Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec: Ready to go

Plekanec (upper body) will play Tuesday night against the Blackhawks.

Analysis:

After missing three games, Plekanec will reprise his role as a three-zone pivot, though he may not garner any power-play ice time upon his return. If practice lines are any indication, he'll center Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher on the third line.