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\nMartin St-Louis makes first key decision for Canadiens before Olympic break ends
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The Olympic break did some good, but now it\u2019s time for Martin St-Louis\u2019 group to get back to practice.<\/p>\n

After twelve days without skating together as a team, the players hit the ice at the CN Sports Complex at 3 p.m. this afternoon.<\/p>\n

We can agree that with the playoff race heating up, Martin St-Louis wants to regain his momentum quickly.<\/p>\n

The absence of the four Olympians \u2014 Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier \u2014 leaves a void down the middle.<\/p>\n

Newhook continues to seriously test his ankle in hopes of receiving final medical clearance.<\/p>\n

If the Canadiens want to stay in the hunt, they\u2019ll need everyone healthy for the final 25 games. Montreal holds a 32-17-8 record for 72 points, good for second place in the Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n

The rebuild hinges on the health of the core pieces<\/p>\n

“Canadiens Olympic break is over for the players not competing in Milano Cortina 2026 — the team will practice at 3pm this afternoon in Brossard”<\/p>\n

– Priyanta Emrith<\/p>\n

The management of Patrik Laine remains the intriguing file in Kent Hughes\u2019 offices right now.<\/p>\n

Many are wondering whether the sniper has played his last game with the Canadiens before the trade deadline. Meanwhile, Kirby Dach and Jake Evans used the break to recharge away from the city.<\/p>\n

The next date at the Bell Centre is set for February 26, leaving time to fine-tune execution.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also keeping an eye on Noah Dobson, who brings remarkable defensive stability with his +15 differential this season. He\u2019s the kind of towering presence who could make the difference down the stretch.<\/p>\n

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Martin St-Louis makes first key decision for Canadiens before Olympic break ends<\/p>\n

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