Canadiens Face Injuries: Guhle Out 4-6 Weeks, Dach and Laine Day-to-Day
The Montreal Canadiens are facing significant challenges as injuries have already impacted their roster early in the season. Kaiden Guhle is set to be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury, as announced by the team. Guhle, 22, has been a valuable player, contributing one goal and one assist across the first five games of the season, while averaging 19:14 minutes of ice time.
Injury Updates: Key Players Affected
In addition to Guhle, the Canadiens will also be without forwards Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine, both struggling with lower-body injuries. These players have officially been ruled out for the upcoming game against the New York Rangers, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. They are currently classified as day-to-day.
Emergency Recall
To address the roster shortfall, the Canadiens have recalled forward Owen Beck from the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Beck has shown promise, notching one goal and two points in three games with Laval this season.
Important Player Stats
| Player | Status | Injury Duration | Season Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiden Guhle | Injured | 4-6 weeks | 1 Goal, 1 Assist (5 Games) |
| Kirby Dach | Day-to-Day | Pending | Not specified |
| Patrik Laine | Day-to-Day | Pending | Not specified |
| Owen Beck | Recalled | N/A | 1 Goal, 2 Points (3 Games) |
The Canadiens must navigate these challenges carefully as they prepare for the upcoming match against the Rangers. With injuries impacting key players, it will be crucial for the remaining team members to step up.
