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.

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. Laine missed the team's morning skate, and the Canadiens said he will be evaluated daily.

The Montreal Canadiens are adjusting their lineup ahead of Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. Patrick Laine is out for the Canadiens with an upper body injury. The team has indicated that he will be evaluated on a daily basis. The move comes after Laine was benched for the third period of Game 2 on Wednesday night.