Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury.
The team announced the news during a practice session ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Kreider was injured in the third period of Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins following a collision with Michael Eyssimont.
Kreider, 35, has recorded three goals and six assists in 19 games this season. He joined the Canadiens as a free agent during the offseason.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Nov. 14, 2026.
