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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Koivu could possibly make his return against the Predators


The Canadiens have good news for tonight's home game against Nashville,that good news is Koivu is ready to play.With Koivu's return it will had more offensive to the Canadiens(who have won 4 of their last five game)."When the team is winning, it's a lot easier to ease into your return to the lineup," Koivu told the Canadiens' official website. "At this point of my career, I've had enough injuries in my day to know that rushing things is never a good idea.It's not really a question of discomfort or strength at this point," said Koivu. "When you start skating again after a few weeks of being inactive, there is always an adaptation period. I'll be back once I'm at 100 per cent and I'll be ready."Koivu was having a good start to the season archiving 22 points in 28 games before his injury against the Lightning.

The Canadiens coming off a 3-1 defeat –only their second in 12 games Tuesday at Boston, and will face Nashvilletonight at the Bell Centre. The Predators are coming off a 2-0 shutout victory Tuesday at Toronto.If Koivu does not make his return tonight he will defenetly make his return over the weekend.The puck drop for the Game between the Predators and the Canadiens will be at 7:38 on RDS.

Written By Andrew Di Pardo

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