Galchenyuk left Wednesday's game in the first period and did not return to the contest. Early reports are that he will not be ready for the start of the first round, and could potentially miss the whole round. Galchenyuk had a modest three-game point streak snapped last night. He has totalled 31 points (13G / 18A) in 65 games this season.
Galchenyuk has missed the last 15 games with a broken right hand. He has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) with a minus-7 rating in 44 games this season. He will skate on a line with Lars Eller and Rene Bourque.
Galchenyuk last played on January 6, he has missed the last 15 games with a broken right hand. At Canadiens practice this afternoon he skated on the third line with Lars Eller and Rene Bourque. Monitor his status following the Habs morning skate on Wednesday, but it appears as if he will be in the lineup vs. the Red Wings.
Galchenyuk had been struggling lately, posting just one goal and one assist in his last 10 games. This is still a bad break for the Habs who's depth will be tested. Galchenyuk is expected to be back in the middle of February.
Galchenyuk is averaging 12:05 a game and has registered 1 goal, 2 assists and is a +2 in 4 games this season. The Habs must like what they've seen from the 18 year old.
Galchenyuk has tons of skill and upside. Playing on the Habs second line with veterans Gionta and Plekanec is going to help his development. The sky is the limit for him. If you're in a keeper league, Galchenyuk is a great option.
