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Juraj Slafkovský's second half of the season establishes an elevated floor for what he can accomplishJuraj Slafkovský's growth over the second half of the season makes it impossible to put a ceiling on what he can do in his third season.
Joel Kiviranta - Under the weatherKiviranta missed practice due to illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
ImpactKiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to significantly impact the lineup. The fact that the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers, few fantasy players will even notice his absence.
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Samuel Girard - Battling illnessGirard is dealing with an illness, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com, and he's questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers as a result.
ImpactGirard has three goals, 18 points, 68 hits and 92 blocks in 51 outings in 2023-24. If the 25-year-old can't play Thursday, then Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup for the first time since March 13.
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Valeri Nichushkin - Questionable for ThursdayNichushkin is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rangers because of a lower-body injury, per Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports.
ImpactNichushkin has 26 goals and 50 points in 48 outings in 2023-24. His injury is not expected to keep him out long term, but if he does miss Thursday's tilt, then Zach Parise might slide into a top-six role.
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Masnick dies at 92, was oldest surviving member of '53 Canadiens Cup winner | NHL.comFamously scored OT goal in 1951 Semifinal
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Catching up with... Owen Beck | Montréal CanadiensHabs prospect was drafted 33rd overall by Montreal in 2022
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Kaiden Guhle - Helps in winGuhle had an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche.
ImpactGuhle was part of the forechecking pressure administered by the Canadiens that led to Joel Armia's game-winning goal late in the first period. Not known much for his offense, the 22-year-old Guhle has five points over the last four contests and a career-high 20 for the season. He leads Montreal in blocks (174) and is fourth in hits (110).
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