Sat 5/17/14 9:42 AM

Although he has been cleared for contract, Alex Galchenyuk will need practice time to get into game shape before he will be a roster consideration. Galchenyuk has not played since April 9th due to a knee injury and in order to keep up with the quick pace of playoff games he will need at least a number of up-tempo scrimmages under his belt. "He needs more practice to get into playoff shape, physically and mentally", said Montreal coach Michel Therrien. We don't expect Galchenyuk to be in the Habs' lineup Saturday for Game 1 or Monday for Game 2.