Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans sit out of practice

Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14), celebrates with teammates Jake Evans (71), Mike Matheson (8) and Joel Armia (40) after scoring during third period NHL hockey action against the Boston Bruins in Montreal, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)

Forwards Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans did not participate in the Montreal Canadiens’ practice on Wednesday at the CN Sports Complex.

The team said they were instead taking a day off for treatment.

Suzuki was shaken up late in the third period during the Habs’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. He lost his balance and then hit his head against Wild forward Ryan Hartman.

He also blocked a shot by Joel Eriksson Ek moments later.

The Canadiens’ captain briefly retreated to the locker room but returned to the game just in time to score the tying goal. He also took a few laps on the ice before overtime.

Evans also played in the game against the Wild. He had left the Canadiens’ practice on Monday after colliding with Suzuki.

The Canadiens will visit the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Nov. 11, 2026.