Canadiens Face Setbacks as Newhook Suffers Four-Month Ankle Injury and Guhle Out 8-10 Weeks with Torn Muscle
The Montreal Canadiens are facing considerable challenges as they deal with injuries to key players. Forward Alex Newhook and defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be sidelined for significant periods.
Newhook’s Ankle Injury
Alex Newhook underwent surgery on a fractured ankle and is anticipated to be out for approximately four months. The injury occurred during a game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, where Newhook was involved in a collision with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. After attempting to chase down the puck, Newhook fell into the end boards.
- Injury occurred: Early in the second period
- Penalty assessed: Minor penalty on Ilya Lyubushkin
- Recovery time: Expected four months
Guhle’s Muscle Injury
Kaiden Guhle also faced a setback, having surgery on a partially torn abductor muscle. He is expected to miss between eight and ten weeks due to this injury. Guhle sustained his injury during the third period of the game against the Nashville Predators on October 17.
- Injury occurred: Third period against Nashville Predators
- Recovery time: Estimated eight to ten weeks
Impact on the Team
The absence of both players will require adjustments from the Canadiens as they aim to navigate through the season. Fans will be keenly watching how the team responds to these injuries.
