Canada goalie Carey Price lies on the ice with his team's trophy Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Mark Humphrey
March 03, 2014 - 6:30 PM
Montreal goaltender Carey Price has been placed on the Canadiens' injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 26.
Price suffered a lower-body injury at the Sochi Olympics, where he had a 24-save shutout in Team Canada's 3-0 gold-medal victory over Sweden.
A spokesman for the Canadiens told The Canadian Press that the move does not reflect a change in the status of Price's injury, which is still day to day. The move was made to free up a roster spot.
Price can be returned to Montreal's roster as early as Tuesday and he could play against the Ducks in Anaheim on Wednesday if he's ready to return.
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