Canadiens’ Jonathan Drouin sits vs. Stars with lower-body injury

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Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin was a late scratch for Saturday’s game against the Dallas Stars with a lower-body injury.

Jordan Weal took his place in the lineup.

Drouin returned from a wrist injury — which required surgery — last Saturday and played in four games this week. He has 15 points in 23 games this season.

Weal is playing his first game since Feb. 1. He has nine points in 39 games this season.

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