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