Lines and defense pairings at practice – Nov. 13

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Lines and defense pairings at practice – Nov. 13

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard wore a regular jersey at practice for the first time this season Rafaël Harvey-Pinard wore a regular jersey at practice for the first time this season

BROSSARD – Following a day off, the Canadiens practiced at the CN Sports Complex on Wednesday before flying to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, who has been skating with the group for the past while in a non-contact jersey, donned a regular jersey suggesting he can receive contact for the first time this season. The 25-year-old forward has been recovering from surgery on a broken leg.

In total, 23 players hit the ice. Here are the lines and defense pairings featured at practice:

Forwards

20 Slafkovsky

14 Suzuki

77 Dach

15 Newhook

71 Evans

13 Caufield

17 Anderson

28 Dvorak

11 Gallagher

51 Heineman

82 Condotta

40 Armia

Defensemen

21 Guhle

8 Matheson

48 Hutson

58 Savard

Goalies

35 Montembeault

30 Primeau

Justin Barron, Jayden Struble, and Arber Xhekaj were on a rotation, while Harvey-Pinard and Michael Pezzetta skated as extras.

Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Samuel Montembeault will start against Minnesota.

Puck drop for Thursday’s game against the Wild is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The team will return to the Bell Centre for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday when the Habs will honor Shea Weber and his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame. For tickets, click here.