The Montreal Canadiens, leading their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, may soon welcome back defenseman Noah Dobson, who has resumed skating after a lower-body injury that sidelined him for the last three regular-season games and the first three playoff games. Dobson, 26, was a key player with 12 goals and 47 points in 80 games this season. His potential return could further strengthen Montreal, especially as the Lightning are missing captain Victor Hedman due to illness. In Dobson’s absence, Alexandre Carrier has stepped up, contributing one assist and leading in blocked shots.
