Evans may play Game 6, Lehkonen doubtful

The Montreal Canadiens could have Jake Evans back in their lineup for Game 6, while fellow forward Artturi Lehkonen is doubtful, head coach Dominique Ducharme said Friday.

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The Montreal Canadiens could have Jake Evans back in their lineup for Game 6, while fellow forward Artturi Lehkonen is doubtful, head coach Dominique Ducharme said Friday.

Ducharme indique que Jake Evans va mieux et pourrait être disponible pour demain, mais qu'Artturi Lehkonen, pour sa part, ne devrait pas être prêt.

Ducharme says that Jake Evans has improved and could be available for Game 6 tomorrow, but Artturi Lehkonen is doubtful.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 28, 2021

Evans returned to the ice Friday morning for the first time in a week, with Brett Kulak, Alex Belzile, Michael Frolik and Xavier Ouellet joining him at the optional skate.

The 24-year-old has not played since leaving Game 1 after two periods with an unspecified injury. He scored three goals and added 10 assists over 47 games with the Habs this season, his second campaign with the team.

Bonne nouvelle pour le #CH, Jake Evans patine ce matin. Il est seul sur la glace pour l’instant alors qu’il n’y a pas d’entraînement de prévu aujourd’hui

On doit s’entretenir avec le coach et quelques joueurs en fin de matinée. pic.twitter.com/JtZz1dCl6C
— Luc Gelinas (@LucGelinasRDS) May 28, 2021

The Leafs lead the series 3-2. Game 6 will go Saturday night from Montreal.

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Evans may play Game 6, Lehkonen doubtful

The Montreal Canadiens could have Jake Evans back in their lineup for Game 6, while fellow forward Artturi Lehkonen is doubtful, head coach Dominique Ducharme said Friday.