Gorges left Saturday’s game early due to a undisclosed injury and did not return. Despite the injury, Gorges was on the ice Monday for the morning skate. Gorges said he doesn’t feel 100% but should be good enough to play; just needs to be cleared by the medical staff.
Gorges has missed the last eight games with a knee injury that he suffered on November 11th vs. the Blues. Gorges skated with Tyson Strachan this morning, but is expected to be paired with Tyler Myers tomorrow if he plays. Gorges has one assist and a minus-8 rating in 17 games.
Gorges injured his knee on November 11th and was expected to miss multiple weeks. He has missed the last five games, but being on the ice again this morning suggests that he is only about 7-10 days away from returning to the Sabres blue line.
Gorges suffered a knee injury on November 11th vs. the Blues and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Placing Gorges on IR allowed the Sabres to recall Nathan Lieuwen from Rochester to back-up Jhonas Enroth while Michal Neuvirth is out. Tyson Strachan will continue to play on the top-pair with Gorges out.
Gorges had 1 point in 17 games this season.
Gorges has 1 assist in 17 games this season.
Gorges, 29, had 14 points (1G / 13A) in 66 games with the Canadiens this season. He turned down the opportunity to get traded to the Maple Leafs earlier in the week, but now heads to the Sabres, who were the NHL's worst teams last season. He will step into a leadership role on a young Sabres team.
Gorges has been out of the Habs lineup since March 6th with a broken hand. Gorges return is perfect timing for the Canadiens who are gearing up for a run at the Stanley Cup. He has one goal and 12 assists (13 points) with a plus-7 rating in 63 games this season. He will be paired with P.K Subban on Wednesday.
Gorges said there was a possibility he could practise with the team later this week, but the ever-cautious coach Therrien said he didn’t plan to rush the defenceman back into the lineup.
Missing four weeks would have Gorges missing the next 14 games and returning with just two regular season games remaining. Montreal looks poised for a playoff spot so Gorges is expected to be back for a Stanley Cup push.
Gorges played 21:28 in Wednesday's win over the Ducks, so he must have played through the injury. His return to Montreal likely suggests that Mike Weaver will make his Canadiens debut.
Gorges is a vital part of the team's blue line and is now under contract for a significant amount of time. Expect him to take on even more of a leadership role.
