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It was an optional skate for the Montreal Canadiens following their 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers in game four.
The good news is that Alexei Emelin, who suffered a lower-body injury on April 5th, took part in the practice, which indicates his injury recovery is nearing completion.
Alexei Emelin on the ice for the optional practice. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) April 19, 2017
Andreas Martinsen, Michael McCarron, Nikita Nesterov and Brian Flynn skated as well.
The series between the Rangers is currently tied 2-2, as the action shifts back to Montreal for game five. Puck drop is at 7:00 PM ET, Thursday night.
Claude Julien is not ruling out the possibility that Alexei Emelin will be back tomorrow. @CanadiensMTL
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) April 19, 2017