Nick Suzuki participated in the Canadiens’ optional practice on Saturday morning in Montreal, a few hours before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Habs’ captain has not played since taking a shot to his left hand during the Canadiens’ 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 20. Two days later, the team announced he would be sidelined for two to four weeks.
Quebec-born defenseman Mie Matheson, who missed the team’s last game against the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury, did not take to the ice on Saturday.
The Canadiens are back at the Bell Centre after a four-game road trip that concluded with a perfect 4-0-0 record. They’ll look to secure a fifth straight win against the Penguins, who will be looking to extend their streak of three games with at least one point (2-0-1).
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
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