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\nMartin St-Louis scratches two Canadiens regulars ahead of must-win Game 5 in Carolina
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Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
We have an update regarding the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup.<\/p>\n
The two forwards will not be in uniform tonight at PNC Arena for the crucial Game 5 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes, barring a major surprise.<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis is sticking with his decision despite all the media pressure from the past few days.<\/p>\n
Laine, Fowler and Montembeault are the usual names, but when it comes to Kapanen and Gallagher, this gives us some very interesting information.<\/p>\n
That gives us the full picture of the players sitting out for this potential elimination game.<\/p>\n
Brendan Gallagher may have already played his final playoff game with the Canadiens<\/p>\n
He could now finish his playoff career (and\/or his time in Montreal) without getting one final opportunity.<\/p>\n
Several recent rumours suggested that Gallagher would play his very last game with the Canadiens at some point during this playoff run.<\/p>\n
But Martin St-Louis has clearly chosen not to go in that direction for this potential elimination game.<\/p>\n
The issue is that the veteran probably deserves a better ending to his story with the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
He works hard in practice. He stays ready if his name is called.<\/p>\n
And he still talks with his teammates as if he were an integral part of the team.<\/p>\n
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Martin St-Louis scratches two Canadiens regulars ahead of must-win Game 5 in Carolina<\/p>\n
Do you think Martin St. Louis should have given Brendan Gallagher one last chance in tonight’s crucial Game 5?<\/p>\n
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