The Detroit Red Wings practiced without Dylan Larkin on Monday in Montreal, ahead of Tuesday night’s game vs. the 2-and-8 Montreal Canadiens, who defeated Detroit 6-1 last Tuesday at the Bell Centre. Of note from Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill’s post-practice remarks, per DetroitRedWings.com’s Daniella Bruce:
Jeff Blashill said today was a maintenance day for Dylan Larkin. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 1, 2021
Jeff Blashill said what his players have fresh in their mind is getting their butts kicked in Montreal. They need to come ready to play tomorrow. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 1, 2021
Right now Jeff Blashill said Joe Veleno will play tomorrow, but reminds us it is a day to day league. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 1, 2021
Dylan Larkin didn’t practice today; Jeff Blashill said it was maintenance day & will have further update Tuesday. Adam Erne did skate. Wings at Montreal Tuesday.— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) November 1, 2021
Might be more to this. Blash originally said maintenance day, but ends his availability saying he will have a better update on both Larkin and Erne tomorrow. #LGR https://t.co/jlbw1iKr2P— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 1, 2021
The Canadiens practiced without Cole Caufield (assigned to the AHL), Mathieu Perreault (injury), Cedric Paquette (possible suspension), Jeff Petry and Joel Edmundson (???) on Monday. They’re coming off a 4-2 loss to Anaheim on Sunday:
#Habs head coach Dominique Ducharme talks with players during practice in Brossard #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/BTtre08m3e— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) November 1, 2021
The Habs are a mess right now, but they’re looking to rebound vs. the Wings tomorrow evening.
#Habs injury updates:
Gallagher & Petry — gametime decisions Tuesday vs Detroit.
Edmundson — suffered a setback and is 10 days – 2 weeks away.
Norlinder — cleared for full contact practices. Depending on his progress he might see game action.@TSN_Edge— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) November 1, 2021
