Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec: Won't play Thursday

Plekanec (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday against the Flames.

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Plekanec's owners will hope the veteran pivot will rediscover his scoring touch while rehabbing his upper-body ailment, as he's been ice-cold since January, picking up a single assist in his last 15 games. Plekanec's next opportunity to return to Montreal's lineup will come Sunday against the Oilers.