Joel Edmundson back in action against the Jets

After an absence of several weeks, defenseman Joel Edmundson will return to play tonight against the Winnipeg Jets.

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However, the Canadian has not officially confirmed this. We are talking about a decision that will be made before the game.

During the team’s practice on Thursday morning, Edmundson took part in all exercises with Arber Xhekaj. Additionally, players like Brendan Gallagher hailed the veteran’s return to play.

“It’s very exciting. He worked hard to come back. Being from Manitoba, this will be a special night for him. I’m happy to see him back in the starting lineup,” said Gallagher.

As for head coach Martin St-Louis, he didn’t comment on the type of use number 44 could have against the Jets. We can think that the head of defenders Stéphane Robidas will want to go there gradually.

If Edmundson is unable to jump into the fray, Chris Weidman will replace him. On the other hand, with all the extra time he did this morning, one wonders how he would manage to have enough energy for the game.

Dadonov on the injured list

Meanwhile, Russian Evgenii Dadonov’s name has been placed on the injured list due to the same virus that knocked him out. in the last days.

What’s strange is that the striker was able to train yesterday and this morning with his teammates. We met him in the corridor of the amphitheater and he didn’t seem too affected by the disease.

We can think that this movement of personnel allows Kent Hughes to save time. With Edmundson back in the lineup, he will have important decisions to make in the coming days.

Canadian formation in training

Caufield-Suzuki-Dach

Anderson-Dvorak-Gallagher

Drouin-Monahan-Armia

Pitlick-Evans-Slafkovsky

Guhle Savard

Harris-Kovacevic

Xhekaj-Edmundson (presence to be confirmed)

Montembeault

  • Scratched from formation: Pezzetta, Hoffman, Wideman
  • On the injured list: Dadonov (virus)

Formation of the Jets in practice

Connor-Scheifele-Appleton

Perfetti-Dubois-Wheeler

Mäenalanen – Lowry – Winning

Toniato-Gustafsson – Jonsson-Fjallby

Morrissey – Pionk

Dillon-Schmidt

Samberg-DeMelo

hellebuyck

Rittich


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