Desharnais missed last Tuesday's contest with the flu and could be in danger of missing tonight's game in Pittsburgh. Desharnais has two goals and one assist in his last two games, so the Canadiens would love to have him in their lineup tonight. Monitor his status following the morning skate, he will likely be a game-time decision.
Montreal will dress Francois Bouillon and go with seven defensemen against the Devils. Expect Danny Briere to play centre tonight with Desharnais out.
Desharnais was scratched on Tuesday after only posting one assist in his first 17 games. Desharnais had 10 goals and 28 points in 48 games last season, so the Habs are clearly looking for more offence out of the 27-year-old.
Desharnais had 28 points in 48 games last season but has just one assist in 15 games to start the 2013-14 season.
Desharnais has eight goals, eight assists and is a minus-3 in 27 games this season.
Desharnais practicing on the top line is a good sign he returns tonight. The diminutive pivot has 14 goals and 52 points in 68 games this season.
Even though Desharnais is not expected to play tonight, returning to practice is a great sign. The diminutive pivot has 14 goals and 52 points in 68 games this season. No word on how much longer he's out.
Tough break for the Habs as they lose their top line center. The diminutive pivot has 14 goals and 52 points in 68 games this season. No word on how long he misses.
Desharnais gets different linemates for basically the first time all season. The diminutive playmaker has five goals and 21 points through 32 games.
Following a successful AHL career which included 45 points in only 35 games last season, the undrafted pivot seems like a NHL player. The 27-year-old scored eight goals and 22 points over his first 43 games. He could have value in deeper leagues.