Juraj Slafkovsky will not face any further discipline following recent events during practice with the Montreal Canadiens. The young forward experienced a minor setback during a game against the Los Angeles Kings, leading to some changes in the lineup.
Practice Updates from Brossard
On November 12, 2025, the Canadiens held a practice session in Brossard. Despite Slafkovsky’s recent performance, he returned to the first line alongside Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook. This change came after Nick Suzuki missed practice due to treatment on an injury.
Line Compositions and Absences
- Juraj Slafkovsky again practiced on the first line.
- Alex Newhook centered the line in Suzuki’s absence.
- Ivan Demidov did not replace Slafkovsky on the first line.
- The Canadiens had only 11 healthy forwards participating in practice.
Focus Areas During Practice
The practice was structured differently than usual, with forwards and defensemen separated. This was reportedly to address issues noted in the last game, particularly a lack of cohesion and passing accuracy.
Key aspects of the session included:
- Drills focusing on passing in motion.
- Puck retrieval exercises for defensemen.
Specialized Training and Player Developments
Marc Bureau, the Canadiens’ face-off specialist, worked with several forwards including Joe Veleno and Kirby Dach. The goal was to improve face-off skills, an important aspect of the game.
In goal, Samuel Montembeault was observed working closely with goalie coach Éric Raymond. Montembeault has posted a record of 4-4-1 this season, with a goals-against average of 3.52 and a save percentage of .861.
Additional Notes
Kirby Dach was noted for his impressive goal-scoring ability during practice, reinforcing his recent strong performance. As the Canadiens prepare for their next match, focusing on these elements will be crucial for team success.
