Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will be out for a significant period due to an injury sustained during a game against the Blackhawks. Dach was hit into the bench by Jarred Tinordi, resulting in a long-term injury. The Canadiens hope to maintain a sense of normalcy as Dach continues his recovery. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks' acquisition, Frank Nazar, is showing promising development with 4 points in his first 4 games at Michigan this season.
#GoHabsGo announce Kirby Dach will miss the remainder of the season with ACL and MCL tears in his right knee, both of which will require surgery. First reported by @EricEngels.
Canadiens announce Kirby Dach’s season is done. Confirmed it’s ACL and MCL.
Kaiden Guhle done for the night, according to Habs.
Kaiden Guhle is not on MTL's bench to start the third period. He left late in the second.
Habs Ice Chips - Reality was setting in with Kirby Dach watching the optional morning skate from the bench, but it was a form of normalcy that the team hopes to maintain as he continues on his recovery. More from @KenzieTSN: https://t.co/LQCEwYcSJw
For the Canadiens, Kirby Dach is now injured long-term yet again. For the Blackhawks, Frank Nazar — the #13 pick they acquired for Dach — looks back on track developmentally. He has 4 points in his first 4 games at Michigan this season. Hawks notebook: https://t.co/1HOGrXwRWS
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach likely will miss "significant time" with an injury suffered on Saturday, the team announced. https://t.co/OifrdGsvpo
More than a year since the trade, Kirby Dach’s highlights and lowlights continue to often involve the Blackhawks. The latest news is a lowlight: Dach is out long-term for Montreal after Jarred Tinordi hit him into the bench Saturday. New story: https://t.co/1HOGrXwRWS
Canadiens say they'll provide an update on Kirby Dach's status prior to Martin St. Louis' press briefing, which should be at some point over the next hour.