The Montreal Canadiens will have to slow down two of the best players in the NHL without one of their most-used defensemen. Renaud Lavoie confirmed that David Savard won’t suit up for the Habs against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, also noting that the rearguard will be unavailable against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
David Savard not in warmup. He’s injured and wont play this weekend. @CanadiensMTL
Savard averages the third-most ice-time on the Canadiens, featuring prominently on the penalty kill. The veteran defenseman has nine points in 42 games this season, being deployed primarily as a defensive blueliner.