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After two-game suspension, Gryba likely to play Game 4

Eric Gryba

As if the Montreal-Ottawa series needed any more fuel to add to the fire, it sounds as if rookie defenseman Eric Gryba -- the same Eric Gryba who was suspended two games for putting Montreal’s Lars Eller in the hospital with an open-ice hit on Thursday -- will draw back into the lineup for Tuesday’s Game 4.

Gryba is likely to replace injured Patrick Wiercioch (lower body), according to Sportsnet’s Ian Mendes.

Will the Canadiens seek their revenge and go after Gryba? Sens coach Paul MacLean -- another prominent figure in this series -- says he “will be interested to see,” per the Montreal Gazette’s Dave Stubbs.

In a related story, online bookmaker Bovada has posted odds on a fight occurring within the first two minutes of Game 4. “No” is the 1/5 favorite, while “Yes” is at 3/1.

Chances are, once the puck drops, the Habs will be focused on winning the game, not settling scores. They’re down 2-1 in the series and would love to go back to Montreal having regained home-ice advantage.

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