Joel Armia News

Armia and Cole Caufield were added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday, so look for Michael Pezzetta and someone from the taxi squad to enter the lineup in Dallas.

Armia missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to replace Jake Evans (undisclosed) in the lineup on Saturday. Armia has one goal and four assists in 26 games this season.

Armia has become a versatile part of the Canadiens' middle-6 in recent years and signs a nice $3.35M AAV extension the day before free agency. Armia's offence fell off a bit in 2021 but has averaged 19 goals and 16 assists (35 points) per 82-games in his three years in Montreal.

Armia has been sidelined by COVID-19 since mArch 20th but will play Wednesday vs. the Flames. Armia skated in the top-6 with Nick Suzuki and Tyler Toffoli in the morning skate, so he'll have a prime opportunity to put up some points vs. Calgary.

Armia was on the ice for the Canadiens morning skate and left with the rest of the regulars. which is a good sign that he'll be available tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. The Canadiens would not commit to him playing, so consider him a game-time decision. The way Montreal has been rolling, it's difficult to project who he would replace.

Armia suffered a concussion on a hit from Tyler Myers on Thursday and missed Friday's practice. With Armia dealing with a concussion, he's already been ruled out of Saturday's rematch in Vancouver. Corey Perry skated in his spot in Friday's practice.

Armia has been out since December 23rd but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and head coach Claude Julien said he's close to returning. Julien added that he's "very doubtful" for Wednesday which makes him at least questionable for Thursday's game in Philadelphia.

Armia was hurt midway through the Canadiens' final game before the Christmas break and will miss at least a couple of weeks with an upper-body injury. Luckily for the Canadiens, Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be back in the lineup on Saturday.

Armia has missed the last two games with a lower-body issue but was back on the ice at practice on Wednesday and should play Thursday. Armia has recorded five points (4G / 1A) in seven games this season and is expected to play with Max Domi and Jonathan Drouin.

Armia has been hot to start the season, scoring four goals with one assist in seven games but is a late-scratch this afternoon. Jordan Weal will replace him on the Canadiens fourth-line.

Armia has missed the last 26 games with a knee injury but will play Thursday for the first time since November 6th. Armia will skate on a line with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Artturi Lehkonen and has three goals and four assists (seven points) in 15 games this season.