Ice Chips Update: Canadiens’ Dach and Laine Sidelined with Lower-Body Injuries for Saturday’s Game Against Rangers and Both Listed as Day-to-Day
The Montreal Canadiens recently provided updates on several player injuries. Notably, defenceman Kaiden Guhle will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained in the third period of a recent game against the Nashville Predators. This incident occurred during the Canadiens’ 3-2 victory on Thursday.
Injury Updates for Canadiens’ Game Against Rangers
Alongside Guhle, forwards Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine are both officially listed as day-to-day. They will miss the upcoming match against the New York Rangers due to their own lower-body injuries. This news impacts team strategy as the Canadiens prepare for this crucial game.
Emergency Recall and Player Debut
To address the roster challenges, the Canadiens have recalled forward Owen Beck from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Beck is set to make his NHL debut along with Joe Veleno, who will also take the ice in place of Dach and Laine.
- Kaiden Guhle: Lower-body injury, out for 4-6 weeks.
- Kirby Dach: Lower-body injury, day-to-day.
- Patrik Laine: Lower-body injury, day-to-day.
- Owen Beck: Recalled to replace injured players.
- Joe Veleno: Also making his season debut.
Further Updates from Around the NHL
In other league news, Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry participated in Saturday’s morning skate. Lowry is recovering from hip surgery performed in late May and is expected to return to action in November.
Jets’ Line Combinations
During the morning skate, the following lines were observed:
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- LaFallo – Toews – Pearson
- Niederreiter – Namestnikov – Nyquist
- Koepke – Barron – Ford
Lowry was seen in a non-contact jersey, indicating he is still under recovery protocols.
Capitals’ Updates on Pierre-Luc Dubois
From the Washington Capitals, forward Pierre-Luc Dubois is skating in a non-contact jersey for the second consecutive day as he works through a lower-body issue. Dubois has not registered any points this season and last played on October 12 against the New York Rangers.
The ongoing injury updates are crucial for teams as they navigate the early season, ensuring they remain competitive despite player setbacks.
