

Evans was not on the ie for Saturday's practice session due to maintenance, but head coach Martin St. Louis said he could be available for Sunday’s matinee against the Ducks. If Evans can't go, look for Michael Pezzetta to draw into the lineup.


Evans has been out since January 14th due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup Thursday as they take on the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old had two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games this season prior to his injury.

Evans has been out since January 14th after injuring his leg vs. the New York Islanders but has a strong possibility to return Thursday vs. Boston. The 26-year-old has two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games prior to his injury.

Evans was forced to leave the Canadiens' previous game vs. the Islanders due to a lower-body injury after just 7:04 TOI and he has now been placed on the injured reserve, meaning he will miss 8-10 weeks. The 26-year-old depth piece has two goals, nine assists, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games prior to the injury.

Evans was forced to leave the Canadiens' previous game vs. the Islanders due to a lower-body injury after just 7:04 TOI and he has now been placed on the injured reserve. The 26-year-old depth piece has two goals, nine assists, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games prior to the injury.



Evans has five assists, 28 SOG and nine PIMs playing in all 29 of Montreal's games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Rem Pitlick draws back into the lineup.

Evans missed Tuesday's game vs. the Wild but will replace Paul Byron (lower-body) in the lineup Thursday. Evans has six points (4G / 2A) in his last 15 games.

Evans missed Tuesday's morning skate due to illness and will not play vs. the Wild. It hasn't been determined if Evans is dealing with COVID-19 but consider him day-to-day for now. He will be replaced by Laurent Dauphin.

Evans missed Saturday's game in Edmonton but is set to play Wednesday against the Canucks. Evans should slot back in as the No.3 centre and has scored seven goals with nine assists (16 points) in 47 games this season.

Evans missed Saturday's game in Edmonton and skated in a non-contact jersey on Monday, leaving his status for Wednesday's game in doubt. Expect an update following the Canadiens' morning skate.


The Canadiens have been completely decimated by injuries and COVID-19 and will likely have to play with 11 forwards and five defensemen on Saturday.


Evans missed Saturday's game in St. Louis but was on the ice for Monday's practice and could play Tuesday. However, he remains questionable, so monitor his status as the Canadiens hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.

Evans is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so he'll come out of the lineup in St. Louis. Joel Armia is expected to return to the lineup to replace Evans.

