Nathan Beaulieu skated on his own prior to Wednesday's practice, Jessica Rusnak of TSN Radio 690 reports.

Beaulieu skated on his own prior to Wednesday's practice, Jessica Rusnak of TSN Radio 690 reports.

Analysis:

The solo skate session lasted about one hour and amounted to Beaulieu's first on-ice activity since exiting Game 3 with the injury. It seems doubtful at this point that Beaulieu will be ready to play in Game 1 of the Canadiens' second-round series versus the winner of Wednesday's match between the Red Wings and Lightning, likely allowing Greg Pateryn to hold down a spot in the lineup.