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We have a very interesting development with the Montreal Canadiens, live from Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

This raises real questions ahead of tonight\u2019s game against the Rangers.<\/p>\n

We know a nasty virus is currently circulating in the Canadiens\u2019 locker room, as Josh Anderson can unfortunately attest, so this situation will be closely monitored.<\/p>\n

If Danault is unable to play tonight, could Patrik Laine make an unexpected return to the lineup?<\/p>\n

Phillip Danault was absent this morning at MSG and was replaced by Patrik Laine in the top-12 forward group<\/p>\n

Here is an excerpt from the Canadiens\u2019 official release.<\/p>\n

“The Canadiens held a very brief morning skate at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. With Phillip Danault absent from practice, here\u2019s how the Habs lined up:”<\/p>\n

– Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n

We can clearly see that Patrik Laine has been inserted on the fourth line.<\/p>\n

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That is certainly intriguing!<\/p>\n

It would be a great story at this stage of the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 regular season if Patrik Laine were given another opportunity to prove himself.<\/p>\n

Quietly, he has participated in all optional skates and has displayed an absolutely outstanding and exemplary attitude throughout the season.<\/p>\n

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Phillip Danault misses Canadiens practice ahead of Rangers game, Patrik Laine fills in on line<\/p>\n

Would you like to see Patrik Laine back in action tonight in New York?<\/p>\n

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