Tomas Plekanec held out of Canadiens’ game against Lightning

There-is-little-chance-that-the-Montreal-Canadiens-can-make-a-late-charge-and-snag-a-playoff-spot,-but-they-continue-to-soldier-on-despite-the-noise-over-the-likelihood-that-top-veterans-like-Max-Pacioretty-or-Tomas-Plekanec-will-be-dealt-before-the-Feb.-26-trading-deadline.-(Graham-Hughes/CP)

Montreal Canadiens centre Tomas Plekanec. (Graham Hughes/CP)

Amid growing trade speculation surrounding Tomas Plekanec, the veteran centreman is being held out of the Montreal Canadiens‘ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

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