Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocol, acting head coach Luke Richardson said Monday.

Armia is en route to Tampa Bay via a private jet since he didn't travel with the team on Sunday. The Canadiens placed the 28-year-old into the COVID-19 protocol for an unknown reason.

Jake Evans - who hasn't played since Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele injured him in the opening game of Round 2 - was in Armia's place on the fourth line during Monday's morning skate.

Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Monday night.

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