Updates from practice – Dec. 5

BROSSARD – The Canadiens held a practice at the CN Sports Complex on Tuesday.  

Defenseman Mike Matheson was not on the ice with his teammates, opting for a therapy day instead.

Here's a look at who laced their skates:

Martin St-Louis deployed the same line combinations and defensive pairings featured during Monday night’s game, with the exception of Matheson. David Savard rotated on different duos. Although the head coach said that Savard is nearing a return to play, he confirmed that Savard would not face the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.

This afternoon, players will visit young patients at the CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada.

The Canadiens are back in action on Thursday against the Kings at the Bell Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.