MONTREAL

Habs' leading scorer Tyler Toffoli out with lower body injury

Published Saturday, March 20, 2021 6:37PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks centre Tyler Motte (64) fights for control of the puck with Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, January 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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MONTREAL -- When the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, they'll be doing so without their top goal scorer.

The team announced that winger Tyler Toffoli is out with a lower body injury. Coach Dominique Ducharme said the forward's health will be evaluated on a daily basis and that the injury was suffered during Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.

So far this season, Toffoli has 18 goals and 27 points.

Artturi Lehkonen skated in Toffoli's place during practice.

Saturday's game will also see the return of defenceman Victor Mete to the lineup, as he'll take Xavier Ouellet's place.

Carey Price will get the start in goal.