Pacioretty was unable to put virtually any weight on his leg as he was helped off. This would be a big blow to the USA Olympic team if Pacioretty's injury is as serious as it originally looks.

Pacioretty was unable to put virtually any weight on his leg as he was helped off. This would be a big blow to the USA Olympic team if Pacioretty's injury is as serious as it originally looks.
Pacioretty has elevated his game lately registering nine goals and one assist in his last 11 games, after scoring just twice with two assists in his first 12 games. He should be activated on Thursday vs. a Flyers team playing on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
Pacioretty missed the last eight games, but will be back in the lineup tonight. The Habs won four of eight games with Pacioretty out of the lineup. Their leading scorer over the last two seasons, has two goals and one assist in five games this season.
Pacioretty has missed the last seven games, but could return tomorrow. Monitor his status after the Habs morning skate on Friday.
Pacioretty's original timetable to return was three weeks, which would have him back in the Candiens lineup next week. He has led the Habs in points in the last two seasons, so his return to the lineup would definitely help their 13th ranked offence.
Pacioretty was injured in the first period in Tuesday's contest with the Jets.
Pacioretty will not play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets.
After just getting over an upper-body injury, it appears Pacioretty could be sidelined with a knee injury. Expect a full update tomorrow.
Pacioretty was back on the ice today after sitting out during Saturday's game with Philadelphia. He played 13:54 with no points and a minus-2 rating in his only appearance.
Monitor his status prior to Wednesday's game with the Flames.
Pacioretty missed Saturday's game with a left arm injury, he is considered questionable for Wednesday's game with the Flames.
Pacioretty participated in the optional skate this morning, but has been ruled out. He stated yesterday that he was hopeful he would be in the lineup tonight, but unfortunately for his owners. he is not. Michael Bournival will jump into the lineup with Pacioretty out.
Pacioretty was a minus-2 in 13:54 in the season opener against Toronto. He says he is "hopeful" that he will be in the lineup tomorrow vs. Philadelphia.
Pacioretty, who led the team in scoring in the regular season with 39 points, was a plus-1 with four shots on goal in 19:59 of ice time in the Canadiens' 4-2 loss in Game 1 Thursday.
Pacioretty left yesterday's game after taking a puck off of his ankle. He will be a game-time decision, so monitor his status prior to puck-drop.
Pacioretty got cut near his ribs in Montreal's last game but will be good to go tonight. He is still looking for his first goal of the year but has 8 assists in 10 games.
Pacioretty was expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks after his appendectomy, but it looks like he has made a speedy recovery and could play today. Monitor his status before game-time.
Pacioretty wasn't expected to be back this fast anyways but it seems like he's making a speedy recovery from his emergency appendectomy and should return soon.
This is pretty remarkable considering he had emergency surgery just 6 days ago. He was in practice with a no-contact jersey on so it looks like he could be back much sooner than originally expected.
This is unfortunate for Pacioretty's fantasy owners because he was off to a solid start to the season with 4 assists in 3 games.