The Montreal Canadiens have not yet updated the status of Jake Evans, who sustained a knee injury in a collision against Pittsburgh, but reports suggest he may avoid a severe setback, although a longer recovery is possible. In his first season of a four-year, $11.4MM contract, Evans has recorded five goals and five assists in 34 games while playing a vital defensive role. Meanwhile, Michael Misa is expected to participate in the World Junior tournament despite an injury scare, while Islanders’ Bo Horvat is on track to return from a lower-body injury this Saturday, ahead of schedule.
