Ben Maxwell’s call-up appears to be a precaution in the event that Tomas Plekanec is unable to play Tuesday night in New York.
Plekanec left practise today with an undisclosed injury.
Coach Jacques Martin said that Plekanec was to be seen by the Canadiens’ team doctor. Martin expected that Plekanec would be ready to play against the Rangers.
One week ago, Plekanec suffered a leg injury when hit with the knee of Tampa Bay’s Mattias Ohlund. Plekanec left briefly at the end of the first period, but returned to finish the game.
There’s no word whether the injury that caused him to leave practise today was new, or an aggravation of a previous ailment.
Late today, a Canadiens’ spokesperson said that Plekanec would be making the trip to New York City.
Canadiens recall Ben Maxwell from the Hamilton Bulldogs
Monday, 15.03.2010 / 9:01 PM / moves
Montreal Canadiens
PRESS RELEASE
Montreal (March 15, 2010) – The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that forward Ben Maxwell has been recalled from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. He will join the Canadiens tonight in New York and will be available for tomorrow’s game against the Rangers.
Maxwell, 21, played in 12 games with the Canadiens this season.
The 6’, 193 lbs forward ranks fourth on the Bulldogs scoring list with 44 points (16-28-44) in 57 games in Hamilton, while maintaining a +11 plus/minus differential.