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Kovalev won't go on Habs' trip

Associated Press

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

BROSSARD, Quebec -- Canadiens All-Star Alexei Kovalev is getting a few days off to rest his body and mind. Montreal general manager Bob Gainey said he suggested to Kovalev that he skip a two-game road trip to try to help the right wing snap out of a slump. The move comes a day after the struggling Canadiens acquired veteran defenseman Mathieu Schneider in a trade from Atlanta. Kovalev did not accompany the team for games Wednesday night in Washington and Thursday night in Pittsburgh. His stat ...

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