Josh Anderson missed practice

Forward Josh Anderson will not participate in today's practice (therapy day).

Forward Josh Anderson will not participate in today's practice (therapy day).
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) March 18, 2026
The fact that the Canadiens did not announce an injury, but instead announced a day off, suggests that the veteran just needs a little rest.
It's likely he'll play tomorrow, then. But nothing is certain.
Keep in mind that right now, the Canadiens have two extra forwards: Patrik Laine and Joe Veleno. But since Laine isn't a real option, Veleno is the only one to keep in mind.

If Anderson were to be sidelined, the Quebec native's return would be possible.

Elsewhere at practice, we noticed that a few players were working out on their own. Kaiden Guhle and Samuel Montembeault, in particular, were on the ice before the others.

You can't fault Monty for not working hard…

Samuel Montembeault is the first goaltender on the ice this morning in Brossard.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Montembeault #NHL pic.twitter.com/r1ufilHVrL
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) March 18, 2026

Details to follow…

In a nutshell– Well done.

“Mr. 40 Goals,” Cole Caufield strikes again right at the start of practice, scoring against Jakub Dobes.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Caufield #NHL pic.twitter.com/qkuh1kj2em— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) March 18, 2026

– Oh, really?

And the manager wants to come back for the next tournament. https://t.co/EqUv1ZcjvN
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 18, 2026
— Will the Rocket make the playoffs tonight?

https://t.co/yuRVhkxOmc
— Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval) March 18, 2026