TAMPA — Noah Dobson can be a game-time resolution for the Montreal Canadiens in Recreation 7 of the Jap Convention First Spherical towards the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark Worldwide Area on Sunday (6 p.m. ET; The Spot, HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, CBC).
The defenseman hasn’t performed since sustaining an upper-body damage whereas blocking a shot towards the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 11. Dobson had 47 factors (12 objectives, 35 assists) in 80 regular-season video games, averaging 22:29 of ice time. He ranked second within the NHL in blocked photographs (188), two fewer than Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe.
“He’s been an enormous participant for us this yr,” Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis stated. “I’m assured that if he performs, he’s going to convey one thing.”
Dobson participated within the morning skate however didn’t play in a 1-0 extra time loss in Recreation 6 at Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday that tied the best-of-7 collection 3-3.
“He does a lot for the group on each side of the ice,” Montreal ahead Brendan Gallagher stated. “So, sooner or later right here, we’re going to get him again.”