What happened: Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov was absent from the team's practice session on Wednesday. The squad was on the ice preparing for Saturday's preseason finale.

Why it matters: Any missed time in the final week of training camp deprives a player of crucial repetitions before the regular season begins. The team is currently finalizing its roster and opening-night line combinations.

What to watch: The team has not yet disclosed the reason for the absence or his status for the upcoming exhibition finale.