Updates from optional morning skate - April 1

Joel Armia returns to the lineup, while Rafaël Harvey-Pinard won't play

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MONTREAL -- The Canadiens held an optional morning skate at the Bell Centre on Saturday ahead of their matchup against the Hurricanes.

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Here are the players who elected to lace up their skates:
Following the on-ice session, head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Harvey-Pinard won't play tonight.
St-Louis explained that the youngster needs rest to nurse some minor injuries.
Armia, meanwhile, returns to the lineup after missing the last 19 games due to injury. He hasn't played since February 21.
Defenseman David Savard will miss his second straight game, while Montembeault starts between the pipes.

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