Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier out day-to-day with undisclosed injury
- Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier is listed as day-to-day due to a non-disclosed injury, making his participation in Game 5 against the Washington Capitals on April 30, 2025, uncertain.
- Carrier sustained an injury during the third period of Game 4 on April 27 when he was checked by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, forcing him to leave the contest and adding to the Canadiens’ list of players sidelined with injuries.
- Carrier has recorded two assists and has played slightly more than 20 minutes per game on average during the initial four contests of this first-round playoff series, which the Canadiens are currently trailing 3-1.
- Head coach Martin St. Louis described Carrier as a game-time decision and noted "a couple" players were uncertain for Game 5, while other injured players, including Patrik Laine, remain day-to-day or expected to play.
- Carrier's uncertain availability adds to challenges for Montreal as they face elimination in Game 5 on Wednesday, with the Capitals leading the series 3-1 and Game 5 scheduled in Washington.
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Carrier a game-time decision with Canadiens facing elimination in Game 5
ARLINGTON - Alexandre Carrier will be a game-time decision with the Montreal Canadiens facing elimination in Game 5 against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

Canadiens defenceman Carrier out day-to-day as Game 5 against Washington approaches
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say defenceman Alexandre Carrier is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, putting him in doubt for Game 5 of the team's NHL first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.
Canadiens Defensive Pairings Options Should Carrier Be Injured
The post Canadiens Defensive Pairings Options Should Carrier Be Injured appeared first on Montreal Hockey Now. Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier did travel with the team ahead of their Game 5 matchup with the Washington Capitals, however, it remains to be seen if he’ll be cleared to play. Carrier was levelled by Capitals forward Tom Wilson in Game 4, and the mere fact that he’s travelling should be considered a good sign. But if he…
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