Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia did not end his season at the same time as his teammates.
The 28-year-old played his last match of 2021-22 on April 16 and has missed his team’s last six outings. At the time, the Habs announced that the Finn was returning to his native country for personal reasons.
On Tuesday, Armia’s partner, Emilia Harjunen, announced on her Instagram account the arrival of the couple’s first child. This probably explains why the right winger ended his season.
Like the majority of his teammates in 2021-22, Armia has had a tough campaign. He hit the target six times and provided eight assists for 14 points in 60 games. He also maintained a -15 differential.
This year, Armia was playing the first season of a four-year contract that earns him $3.4 million annually.