Lines and defense pairings at practice – Jan. 9

Laine and Savard skated with the main group, but will not travel to Washington

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By Montreal Canadiens
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BROSSARD – The Canadiens practiced at the CN Sports Complex on Thursday before flying to Washington.

All 22 players, including Patrik Laine and David Savard, skated. The former has been sidelined with flu-like symptoms, while the latter has been out with an upper-body injury. Both players will not travel with the team.

Here are the lines and defense pairings featured at practice.

Forwards

13 Caufield

14 Suzuki

20 Slafkovsky

55 Pezzetta

77 Dach

15 Newhook

17 Anderson

28 Dvorak

11 Gallagher

51 Heineman / 92 Laine

71 Evans

40 Armia

Defensemen

48 Hutson

8 Matheson

21 Guhle

45 Carrier / 47 Struble

72 Xhekaj

58 Savard

Goalies

75 Dobes

35 Montembeault

Jakub Dobes will face the Capitals.

The Canadiens will play Washington on Friday and return home for a meeting with the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Game time for both contests is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets to Saturday’s game, click here.

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