Jacob Fowler is going to play tonight

This morning, the Canadiens held an optional practice.
Rumor has it that Gavin McKenna asked not to attend, even though it wasn't his team's practice. But that obviously needs to be verified…
Who was there? Eight players.A VERY optional practice this morning, with only six players on the ice.
Bolduc, Hutson, F. Xhekaj, Struble, Engstrom, Guhle
+ the two goalies. https://t.co/fZ8FrpHOlX
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) October 8, 2026Among the forwards, Zachary Bolduc and Flori