With the first game of the highly anticipated playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals just around the corner, the atmosphere in Montreal is electric. The team has been working tirelessly in preparation for one of the most crucial moments of their season, and every practice session is under intense scrutiny from both fans and media alike. As the countdown to Game 1 continues, every shift, every drill, and every lineup decision takes on added significance.

Today’s practice brought a new layer of intrigue and suspense, capturing the attention of everyone following the team’s journey. The stakes are higher than ever, and the Canadiens know that any unexpected development could have a major impact on their playoff hopes. As the players hit the ice, the sense of urgency and determination was palpable, with coaches and teammates pushing each other to be at their very best.

In the midst of all this intensity, a sudden and unexpected twist has emerged, raising questions and fueling speculation about what lies ahead for the Canadiens as they prepare to face a formidable opponent. With so much on the line, every detail matters, and the hockey world is watching closely to see how the team responds to this latest development.

Just over 48 hours before Game 1 of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals, we have a new development. This is a developing story, live from the Canadiens’ practice today.

Brendan Gallagher has just suddenly left practice. He appeared to get injured during his team’s most recent game.

At the moment, there’s no major reason for concern, but it’s definitely a situation to monitor, and it clearly indicates that Gallagher is currently dealing with some discomfort.

Even if he plays, he’ll likely be doing so while injured against the Capitals.

Brendan Gallagher Has Just Left Canadiens Practice

Michael Pezzetta took Gallagher’s place alongside Christian Dvorak and Josh Anderson.

Brendan Gallagher left Canadiens practice after a power play drill. Michael Pezzetta is currently replacing him alongside Dvorak and Anderson.

Anthony Marcotte

We were just talking about this on Thursday:

Here’s how the lines and pairings looked:

“The Montreal Canadiens forward lines at practice after Brendan Gallagher left the ice following a power play drill:

Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
Laine – Newhook – Demidov
Anderson – Dvorak – Kapanen
Heineman – Evans – Armia”

Stu Cowan

Gallagher, 32, had a fantastic season with the Canadiens, posting 38 points in 82 games, including 21 goals.

The 2024-2025 season has been Gallagher’s best in a long time-likely his best since 2019-2020.

It’s been great to watch, and we’re really hoping to see him (as healthy as possible) for this first-round series against the Capitals.

More details to follow.