Max Pacioretty News

Pacioretty missed the Canadiens' morning skate because of an illness, but he is listed as a game-time decision. Brian Flynn was a placeholder for Pacioretty this morning, so expect their lines to be shuffled if Pacioretty cannot play tonight.

Pacioretty left the morning skate after being hit in the foot by Shea Weber shot. Pacioretty was reportedly unable to put any weight on his foot as he hobbled off of the ice and we all know how hard Weber can fire the puck, so the Canadiens’ doctors will keep a close eye on Pacioretty’s foot in the hopes that it doesn’t swell up so he can be available tonight.

Pacioretty has sat out training camp and the preseason to this point, but his knee injury has gotten to a point where the doctors were able to clear him for practice. This is a big step in Pacioretty’s road to being ready for the first game of the season on October 7th.

Pacioretty avoided serious injury and surgery when he suffered fractures to his left tibial plateau in a training session in July. Pacioretty won’t be ready to join his teammates for the start of training camp and doesn’t have a timetable for his return. His status for the Habs’ season opener on October 10th remains up in the air.

Pacioretty was in the morning skate, but will be a game-time decision tonight. With P.A Parenteau out with an upper-body injury, if Pacioretty isn’t available, the Canadiens could go with seven defensemen. Monitor Pacioretty’s status during pre-game warmups at 6:30 pm ET.

Pacioretty, who has been practicing with the team, will miss game 1, but it is possible that he returns to the lineup for game 2. With Pacioretty out, Devante Smith-Pelly and P.A Parenteau will skate on the second line with David Desharnais.

Pacioretty was cleared to take contact in Tuesday’s practice, but he did not participate in any contact drills. Coach Therrien said that he would be surprised if Pacioretty plays in Game 1, but they will see how he feels Wednesday.

Pacioretty is still not cleared for contact, but is hoping to be cleared for Tuesday. He is the Habs leading scorer and seems to be progressing well. Continue to monitor his status prior to game 1.

Pacioretty who has skated for the last few days returning to full practice in a regular jersey on Monday. Pacioretty missed the final two games of the regular season, but his availability this morning is a good sign that he could be ready for Game 1. Continue to monitor his status leading up to Wednesday.

Pacioretty will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury, but did return to the ice for nearly 30 minutes on Saturday. He did not skate with any pucks and only did cardio, but it is good news that Pacioretty was able to skate.

Pacioretty was already ruled out of Thursday’s game, but he will be held out of Saturday’s game as well and be re-evaluated before the playoffs.

Pacioretty was injured early in Sunday’s game in Florida and he will miss at least one game. He will be held out of Thursday’s game and then will be re-evaluated prior to Saturday’s game in Toronto. Expect Brian Flynn to get back into the lineup with Pacioretty out.

Pacioretty left Sunday’s game with an apparent upper-body injury, but will travel back to Montreal with the team as planned. This is positive news, but with the Habs having just two games left in the regular season, they could hold him out of the lineup until the playoffs to ensure he is 100% for the postseason.

Pacioretty fell hard into the end-boards and appeared to be woozy when he got back to his feet. The Habs are off until Thursday, so expect a full update prior to their next game.