Canadiens Set Kapanen’s Status Ahead of Game 3 Against Hurricanes

The Canadiens are giving the market a clearer picture on Oliver Kapanen before a huge Game 3, and that kind of update always matters when the margins are this tight. Montreal is trying to manage health, lineup balance, and the pressure of a series that can turn on one questionable matchup decision. The Hurricanes have their own ideas about what this game should look like, but the Canadiens’ availability report changes the chessboard before the puck even drops.