Lehkonen (illness) will travel to Buffalo but is questionable to play Thursday.
Lehkonen missed practice the last two days and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Monitor his status during the Canadiens' morning skate in Buffalo.
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The Canadiens have signed Artturi Lehkonen to a two-year contract worth $4.8 million ($2.4M AAV).
Lehkonen will not play on Tuesday because of a lower-body injury.
Lehkonen, who has recorded two goals and three assists (five points) in 18 games this season will be replaced by Paul Byron on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Alex Galchenyuk. Lehkonen is listed as day-to-day.
Lehkonen (upper-body) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
Lehkonen (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday.
Lehkonen suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday’s game vs. the Flyers. Lehkonen missed Monday’s practice and will not play Tuesday vs. the Bruins. Consider him day-to-day.