Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Set for six-week absence
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Harvey-Pinard is dealing with an upper-body injury that will sideline him for six weeks, AHL Laval announced Wednesday.
Harvey-Pinard only saw action in one NHL game this season against the Wild on Jan. 30. In that appearance, the 26-year-old winger recorded one hit in 8:54 of ice time. With this injury, the Quebec native may not be available to be added to the team as a Black Ace if the Habs do make the postseason.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Sent to Laval
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Harvey-Pinard was reassigned to AHL Laval on Friday.
Harvey-Pinard was recalled Saturday and was a healthy scratch for a pair of games before playing Thursday in a 4-0 loss to the Wild. It was his first NHL game of the season. Harvey-Pinard had four goals and 11 points across 24 AHL games before his recall.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Back with the Habs
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Harvey-Pinard was recalled from AHL Laval on Saturday.
Harvey-Pinard has yet to suit up in the NHL this year after suffering a broken leg over the summer. The 26-year-old winger played in 45 games last season, logging two goals and 10 points.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Placed on waivers
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Harvey-Pinard (leg) was activated from long-term injured reserve and placed on waivers Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Harvey-Pinard had been skating with AHL Laval on an LTI conditioning loan, and he will remain with Montreal's top minor-league affiliate if he clears waivers. The 25-year-old suffered a broken leg in July and hasn't played in a game at the NHL level this season. Harvey-Pinard has one goal in five AHL outings this campaign.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Designated for loan assignment
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Harvey-Pinard (leg) was reassigned to AHL Laval on a long-term injury conditioning loan Tuesday.
Harvey-Pinard has been skating with the team since the start of November but has yet to get into an actual game while working his way back from a broken leg suffered in July. Considering the 25-year-old winger saw action in only 45 regular-season contests last year, he is far from a lock for the Habs' lineup even once given the all-clear. Still, it's a step in the right direction for Harvey-Pinard to link up with the Rocket for several minor-league contests.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Skating in non-contact jersey
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Harvey-Pinard (leg) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday and will travel with the team to Washington, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Harvey-Pinard suffered a broken leg in late July and it was thought at the time that he would need at least four months to recover. He is just past the three month mark and he could be back earlier than anticipated. Harvey-Pinard should battle for a bottom-six role upon his return.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Moves to LTIR
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Harvey-Pinard (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.
After suffering a broken leg in July, Harvey-Pinard was given a timetable of at least four months for his recovery. He produced two goals, eight assists and 28 hits in 45 games during the 2023-24 regular season. Once healthy, he could push for a bottom-six role this campaign.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Suffers broken leg
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Harvey-Pinard suffered a broken leg that required surgery Thursday and will be sidelined for at least four months.
Harvey-Pinard will miss training camp and at least the first month of the season due to the injury. The 25-year-old was slated to see bottom-six minutes in 2024-25 before suffering the broken leg. He will likely be replaced on the fourth unit by Joshua Roy. Harvey-Pinard had 14 goals and 20 points in 34 games during the 2022-23 campaign, but he slumped last season, scoring only twice while adding eight assists in 45 regular-season appearances.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Scores second goal of season
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Harvey-Pinard scored a goal during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.
The goal has been a long time coming for Harvey-Pinard. That tally was just his second in 44 games this season, and his first in 27 contests. His paltry offensive production is a disappointment after the 25-year-old scored 14 times in 34 games last season, though the regression shouldn't come as a surprise after he shot 24.1 percent in 2022-23.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Logs assist in loss
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Harvey-Pinard had an assist, one block and one hit in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
Harvey-Pinard did the heavy lifting behind the Calgary net to win a puck battle that led to a David Savard goal late in the second period. It was Harvey-Pinard's first point in six games since returning from an absence due to a lower-body injury.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Returns as fourth-line center
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Harvey-Pinard had one shot on net and one block in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.
Harvey-Pinard returned to active duty Tuesday after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury, which Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette described as a knee injury. A winger by trade, Harvey-Pinard was asked to fill in as the fourth-line center after Montreal placed Colin White (upper body) on injured reserve. The lack of experience at the position showed, as Harvey-Pinard lost all five of his draws.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Activated from IR
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Harvey-Pinard (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Harvey-Pinard could return to the lineup Tuesday against Nashville following a 10-game absence. He has contributed one goal, seven points, 27 blocked shots and 20 hits across 24 appearances this season.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Missing at least a month
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Harvey-Pinard (lower body) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.
Harvey-Pinard was injured Saturday against Dallas and will be out until at least mid-March. The 25-year-old has seven points in 24 games this season. He previously missed 24 games with a lower-body issue, but it's unclear if his current injury is related.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Lands on IR
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Harvey-Pinard (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Harvey-Pinard will miss at least the next four contests, starting with Sunday's matchup against St. Louis, after getting injured in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. He has chipped in one goal and six assists in 24 NHL outings this campaign. Harvey-Pinard will be replaced in Sunday's lineup by Joshua Roy.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Suffers lower-body injury
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Harvey-Pinard left Saturday's game against Dallas because of a lower-body injury.
Harvey-Pinard needed help to get to the dressing room after colliding with teammate Joel Armia early in the second period of Montreal's 3-2 loss to the Stars. As a potential replacement for Sunday's contest against St. Louis, the Canadiens brought up Joshua Roy from AHL Laval on Saturday.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Logs assist in win
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Harvey-Pinard had an assist, one shot on net, one block and one hit over 12:11 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Washington.
Harvey-Pinard gathered a loose puck in the corner and fed Michael Pezzetta, who increased Montreal's lead to 3-0 just 13 minutes into the first period. The assist gave Harvey-Pinard three points over the 10 games since returning from a two-month absence due to a lower-body injury. He currently skates on the fourth line.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Slides assist in loss
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Harvey-Pinard logged an assist and a block over 12:57 of ice time in Saturday's 9-4 loss to Boston.
Harvey-Pinard, who joined the second line while Josh Anderson was in the box for fighting, forced a turnover by Kevin Shattenkirk to set up Brendan Gallagher for Montreal's fourth goal. It was Harvey-Pinard's second point in six games since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him nearly two months. He normally skates on the fourth line.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Nets first goal this season
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Harvey-Pinard scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado.
Harvey-Pinard tied it 2-2 late in the second period, driving to the net on Alexandar Georgiev for his first goal of the season. It was also the first point in three games for Harvey-Pinard after he missed nearly two months with a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old winger has five points (a goal and four assists) through 16 games this season after tallying 14 goals and 20 points in 34 contests last year.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Ready to return
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Harvey-Pinard, who was on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, will return Thursday versus San Jose.
Harvey-Pinard is drawing into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 14. He has four assists in 13 outings in 2023-24. With Harvey-Pinard healthy, Emil Heineman is poised to be a healthy scratch against the Sharks.
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Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out 6-8 weeks
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Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks.
Harvey-Pinard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday, hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a lower-body injury. He has chipped in four assists, 11 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 14 hits in 13 contests this campaign.
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