montrealgazette.com
After missing 13 games due to a knee injury, Canadiens center Jake Evans has returned to the lineup, rejoining the team’s defensive center group. He reflected on the challenge of regaining game speed, having played his first game back against the Senators.
Evans is one of two key players returning; forward Kirby Dach will also play Tuesday against Minnesota after missing 31 games with a fractured foot. Dach slots into the top line, replacing the injured Alexandre Texier. Evans believes these returns will energize the team and generate internal competition as Montreal looks to tighten defensively and build on recent comeback victories.
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