Status Of Oliver Kapanen Still Uncertain For Saturday vs Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens remain uncertain whether forward Oliver Kapanen will be available for Saturday night's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. When questioned by the media on Friday, head coach Martin St. Louis said he did not yet know if the young Finnish center would be ready to play.

Kapanen returned to Canadiens practice on Thursday after missing Tuesday's season-opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury. During Friday's skate, Kapanen rotated with Alex Newhook at second-line center, leaving his lineup spot undecided if cleared to play.