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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Forward Alexandre Texier did not take part in the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 practice this morning in Buffalo, and his return to the lineup will have to wait.<\/p>\n
The players hit the ice at KeyBank Center on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
It was the final practice before boarding the plane.<\/p>\n
Texier was not with his teammates for a second straight day.<\/p>\n
He had already missed Saturday night\u2019s game against the Sabres.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a situation the team\u2019s medical staff will be monitoring closely.<\/p>\n
“Martin St-Louis\u2019 line combinations remained intact, with the extras \u2013\u2013 Patrik Laine, Samuel Blais and Jayden Struble \u2013\u2013 entering on rotation.<\/p>\n
Alexandre Texier was held out of the session. The team announced prior to Saturday\u2019s matchup that the forward is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.”<\/p>\n
– Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis kept the same line combinations as in yesterday\u2019s win.<\/p>\n
The absence of No. 85 forces Joe Veleno to remain in the regular lineup.<\/p>\n
Veleno is centering the fourth line while awaiting the injured player\u2019s return.<\/p>\n
Kirby Dach remains at center on the team\u2019s top offensive unit.<\/p>\n
Alexandre Texier held out again as Canadiens keep lineup unchanged<\/p>\n
The hope is simply that this is not an injury that will drag on too long this time.<\/p>\n
Every missed game is a missed opportunity to establish himself for good.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Patrik Laine continues to practice with the extras.<\/p>\n
Samuel Blais and Jayden Struble were also part of the group of spare players.<\/p>\n
The game against the Wild will take place Monday night at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota.<\/p>\n
This road trip will be a good test of the group\u2019s depth.<\/p>\n
Managing the lineup is becoming a daily challenge for the head coach.<\/p>\n
Lower-body injuries often require patience.<\/p>\n
The team will share further updates before the opening faceoff.<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis will have to find internal solutions to win.<\/p>\n
Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
1 HOUR AGO|53 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Canadiens share updates on Alexandre Texier, Patrik Laine and lineup ahead of game vs Wild<\/p>\n
Does Joe Veleno deserve to stay in the lineup if Texier returns?<\/p>\n
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