It was a full practice for the Club, but there was a notable absence on the ice as Brendan Gallagher was home sick with a non-COVID-19 related illness.

The team announced during the skate that Gallagher, who sat out Saturday's contest against Ottawa with an upper-body injury, would not play against the Bruins.

Normally, the tension is a little bit higher in team locker rooms on deadline day as players keep an eye on whether they or their friends will still be around after the clock strikes 3:00 p.m., but Edmundson said the vibe was different this time around.

Interim head coach Martin St-Louis noted that despite the relaxed atmosphere, the trade deadline can be a hard day for players who've spent months - if not years - cultivating chemistry and friendships.

I feel it's a group that's been very engaged mentally, dedicated to the big picture as a team - how we want to play - a lot of selflessness, which I think is very important to win consistently in this League," said St-Louis, who has a 9-6-2 record since taking over behind the bench on February 9.

BROSSARD - The Canadiens held a morning skate at the Bell Sports Complex on Monday in preparation for their game against the Boston Bruins.