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Montreal’s Eller resumes skating

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Canadiens forward Lars Eller resumed skating on Wednesday, just six days after suffering a concussion, facial and dental fractures on a devastating hit from Ottawa’s Eric Gryba.

Eller took to the Habs’ practice facility in Brossard, Quebec around 11 a.m. ET, according to Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.

There was no word on how long the 24-year-old skated for, or how his recovery is going.

While it seems unlikely he’ll return anytime soon -- Eller was stretchered off the ice in Game 1 after losing consciousness -- going for a skate had to be a positive sign for both he and the organization.

The Dane’s absence is being felt by the Canadiens right now. He posted a career-high 30 points in 46 games this season and was averaging close to 15 minutes a night with the Habs.

Eller was also third on the team in assists (22) this year and had a plus-8 rating.