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TEAM STATS
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2.8 GPG 3.2
24.5 SPG 31.5
504 SV 454
5.2 A 5.3
3.7 GAA 3.4
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PLAYER NEWS
Patrik Laine MTL #92 - LW
Laine (knee) took the ice in a non-contact sweater Wednesday, making his first time skating with teammates since suffering his knee injury in September, Sportsnet reports.
Sam Montembeault MTL #35 - G
Montembeault stopped all 30 shots faced in Monday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.
Elvis Merzlikins CBJ #90 - G
Merzlikins will start Thursday's home game against the Lightning, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Kent Johnson CBJ #91 - C
The Blue Jackets activated Johnson (shoulder) from injured reserve Thursday.
Canadiens kick off 6-game road trip against Blue Jackets
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