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Pacioretty returns for Habs Saturday

Max Pacioretty

Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) pauses in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty appears primed to return from a strained hamstring a little earlier than expected, the Montreal Gazette reports.

He’ll play against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, ahead of his three week schedule from an Oct. 15 injury (at least by a bit). No big surprise for a guy who’s been compared to Wolverine.

Here’s video of him injuring his hamstring:

It’s a jam-packed night, as Adam Foote’s jersey will be retired and Patrick Roy coaches against the Canadiens for the first time.

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