Montreal announced Saturday that forward Chris Kreider is expected to miss about six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury.
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Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday.
Kreider exited Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins in the third period after Michael Eyssimont fell in the neutral zone and slid into the veteran winger’s legs. Kreider went down, then got back up and hobbled toward the tunnel without putting weight on his left leg.
The Canadiens have said Florian Xhekaj was expected to replace Kreider in the lineup as Montreal hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
Kreider, 35, signed a one-year contract with Montreal on Sept. 12 for US$2.15 million, with up to $3.25 million in performance bonuses.
This season, Kreider has recorded three goals and six assists in 19 games, his 15th NHL campaign.
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