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Habs F Laine (upper-body injury) out for Game 3 vs. Capitals

Habs F Laine (upper-body injury) out for Game 3 vs. Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Patrik Laine is out for Game 3 tonight against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury.

Nilan: He worked hard everyday

Nilan: He worked hard everyday

Former NHL forward and Stanley Cup Champion Chris Nilan joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Arber Xhekaj not playing up until this point, how hard he's been working while not playing, what he expects to see tonight and much more.

Who will play for Canadiens in pivotal Game 3 vs. Capitals?

Who will play for Canadiens in pivotal Game 3 vs. Capitals?

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Patrik Laine will be a game-time decision tonight with the Canadiens returning home down 2-0 in their series with the Capitals. Arpon Basu joins Gino Reda with more on Montreal's lineup as they look to get a boost at the Bell Centre.

Ask Aaron Anything Friday

Ask Aaron Anything Friday

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Brendan Gallagher's comments on officiating, why he wouldn't change anything heading into game 3, he answers your questions and much more.

Basu: I think Laine's been playing hurt for awhile

Basu: I think Laine's been playing hurt for awhile

The Athletic's Arpon Basu joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett live at the Bell Centre as they talk about the possibility of Patrik Laine playing hurt, how Arber Xhekaj could factor in this series, the injuries that the Capitals are dealing with and much more.

Gervais: It was a missed opportunity

Gervais: It was a missed opportunity

RDS's Bruno Gervais joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about the IIHF U-18 tournament that's underway, why he thought game 2 for the Habs was a missed opportunity, his views on the Habs potentially going 11 and 7, Arber Xhekaj potentially playing and much more.

McGuire: You never know what someone is dealing with

McGuire: You never know what someone is dealing with

Pierre McGuire joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about some injuries that some players could be nursing, what he expects to see in game 3 between the Habs and Capitals, the Blue thrashing the Jets at home, the Oilers and Kings getting ready for their game 3 and much more.

Quebec government says 'Go Habs Go!' expression is part of province's identity

Quebec government says 'Go Habs Go!' expression is part of province's identity

The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase "Go Habs Go!" French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team.

Canadiens' Laine a game-time decision for Game 3

Canadiens' Laine a game-time decision for Game 3

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis says he’ll make his Game 3 lineup decisions following warm-up Friday night after winger Patrik Laine missed the team’s morning skate.

Laine game-time decision for Game 3 after late Game 2 benching

Laine game-time decision for Game 3 after late Game 2 benching

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Patrik Laine was the only Habs regular who was not on the ice Friday morning ahead of Game 3 against the Capitals. Everyone is wondering if the forward will play tonight after being benched in the third period of Game 2. TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau examines what his absence means and what he thought of Martin St. Louis' decision to sit Laine in Game 2.