Canadiens Face Setbacks with Guhle Out 4-6 Weeks and Dach & Laine Day-to-Day Injuries
The Montreal Canadiens are grappling with significant injury setbacks as they prepare for upcoming matchups. Kaiden Guhle, a vital defenseman, will be sidelined for approximately four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury. This announcement came on Saturday from the team’s management.
Injury Update: Guhle Out for Weeks
Guhle, aged 22, has contributed one goal and one assist in just five games this season. He averages 19:14 minutes of ice time per game. Unfortunately, his injury woes continue, reflecting a difficult previous season where he was limited to 55 games due to health issues.
Day-to-Day Injuries for Dach and Laine
In addition to Guhle’s injury, the Canadiens will also miss forwards Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine. Both players are encountering lower-body injuries and are ruled out for their next game against the New York Rangers, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet. Their statuses are currently day-to-day.
Emergency Recall: Owen Beck
To address the roster shortages, the Canadiens have recalled forward Owen Beck from the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Beck has made a quick impact, scoring one goal and earning two points in three games with Laval.
- Player: Kaiden Guhle
- Injury: Lower-body, out for 4-6 weeks
- Previous Season Games: 55
- Contributions This Season: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Forwards Out: Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine
- Next Game: vs. New York Rangers
- Recall: Owen Beck from Laval Rocket
The team is navigating a challenging period as it works to fill gaps in both defense and offense. Fans await updates on the injuries of Dach and Laine as the Canadiens strive to maintain competitive momentum despite these setbacks.
