Montreal's Patrik Laine is out for Friday's Game 3 of the Canadiens' first-round playoff series against Washington due to an upper-body injury.

Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury.

The Montreal Canadiens face the Washington Capitals in a crucial Game 3. Patrik Laine is out due to an upper-body injury. His absence puts more pressure on the team. Kasperi Kapanen replaces Laine in the lineup.