"Carey Price won't be the backup tonight. It was his first practice with the team today, but it's only a step towards his return," underlined head coach Claude Julien. "He worked hard during a day off yesterday, and he came to work again today. He wanted to skate with the guys because it was a quick pregame skate. If everything goes well, he'll be back for a full practice tomorrow."
Julien likewise provided a medical update on forward Andrew Shaw during his pregame press conference.
"[Shaw] is at home, feeling much better, and that's good news," continued the Habs bench boss. "He's feeling better than we anticipated, but he's still being evaluated on a daily basis, and he's in contact with our medical group."
Shaw took a hit to the head during the third period of Tuesday's game against Dallas, and needed help getting off the ice.
"To see him leave the game that way was tough," admitted forward Charles Hudon. "He's someone who brings a lot of atmosphere to the dressing room, and a lot of dynamism to the ice."
