Canadiens' Gonchar will not play Thursday vs. Kings

The Montreal Canadiens will be without Sergei Gonchar for Thursday's clash with the Los Angeles Kings, according to multiple reports. 

Mike Weaver will draw into the lineup in place of the veteran defenseman, who only returned to the active roster Saturday following a six-game absence with an upper-body injury. 

Gonchar took 20 shifts in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.