Josh Gorgeshas been sent back to Montreal for further evaluation for a hand injury, and will obviously likely not play for the remainder of the road trip.
According to reports, Gorges injured the hand against the Pittsburgh Penguins and has played in pain since then.
Selon le collègue@mmcguirehockeyGorges se serait fracturé une main lors du match face aux Penguins et jouait en dépit de la douleur depuis
— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin)March 6, 2014
It gives the Canadiens the opportunity to play newly acquiredMike Weaver, the Canadiens prized pre-trade deadline acquisition. It shows the importance of having the added depth as the Canadiens are only able to re-call three players from Hamilton for the remainder of the season soNathan Beaulieuwas likely not a possibility.
The Canadiens will also debutThomas Vanekwho joined the team this morning in Phoenix. It is expected thatPeter Budajwill get the start for the Habs tonight againstP.K. SubbanSochi best friendMike Smith.
Montreal closes out their four-game California trip on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, the team that traded Gorges to Montreal in 2007.
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