BROSSARD -- The Canadiens issued medical updates regarding several players on Friday.
Mike Matheson He took a maintenance day on Friday and didn't practice. Brendan Gallagher No change in status. On December 5, the team announced that he would be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-body injury. David Savard and Sean Monahan Both players continue to be evaluated. Savard is dealing with an upper-body injury, while Monahan has a lower-body injury. Jonathan Drouin and Mike Hoffman Both players will be evaluated on Saturday following the morning skate to determine if they're cleared to play. Drouin hasn't played since November 12, while Hoffman hasn't played since November 19.
