Martin St-Louis has just spoken to the media following today's practice.
Obviously, one of the things we wanted to know was whether Kirby Dach, who practiced on the first line this morning, has a chance of playing tomorrow against the Wild.
And the answer is yes, he has a good chance of playing tomorrow.
Depending on the health of Alexandre Texier, who is not guaranteed to play tomorrow following his rest (treatment day) today, Dach could even play on the first line.
He's making rapid progress these days… when he should have been back a few weeks ago.
St-Louis says there's a good chance Dach could play tomorrow, could be on the first line depending on what happens with Texier #GoHabsGo
– Karine Hains (@KarineHains) January 19, 2026
Patrik Laine is not expected to play tomorrow, from what we understand. But if Texier AND Dach can play, two guys will have to be left out.
Samuel Blais is obviously a candidate, as he didn't play on Saturday. Is Joe Veleno another?
There's also the question of which goalkeeper will play tomorrow. But clearly, Martin St-Louis didn't want to open his game just yet, because he said he hadn't decided anything.
Will it be Jakub Dobes' turn?
Martin St. Louis says he hasn't decided yet on goalie for tomorrow night vs. Minnesota #Habs
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) January 19, 2026
overtime
– Wow.
Jakub Dobes is smoking on this breakaway from Noah Dobson and Cole Caufield.
@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Dobes #NHL pic.twitter.com/myVw7MiBk9
– Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) January 19, 2026
– A long absence for William Nylander?
That isn't good for the #LeafsForever https://t.co/z2cddOusoD
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) January 19, 2026
– Interesting.
Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes observe practice this morning.
Decision time approaching…..@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Gorton #Hughes #NHL pic.twitter.com/ug8SO7rVro
– Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) January 19, 2026
