Montreal Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Out 2-4 Weeks with Injury

In a disappointing turn of events for the Montreal Canadiens, forward Kirby Dach will be sidelined for two to four weeks due to an upper-body injury. The injury occurred early in Sunday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks when Dach was blindsided by forward Jeffrey Viel, a hit that has raised concerns about his health.

This latest setback adds to a series of challenges for the 25-year-old, who recently celebrated his 300th NHL game. While the Canadiens did not provide specific details about the nature of the injury, the circumstances of the hit initially suggested it could be a concussion. Typically, players dealing with concussions are listed as day-to-day, but the Canadiens’ announcement leaves ambiguity regarding Dach’s condition.

If Dach is indeed out for the full four weeks, it would mean he misses the remainder of the regular season, a significant blow for a player looking to secure a contract for the next season. Standing at 6-foot-4, Dach has already missed 34 games this season, having returned to play on January 20 after a previous injury sidelined him since November 15.

While some may attribute Dach’s injuries to mere bad luck, there is growing concern within the Canadiens organization about his ability to withstand the rigors of the NHL’s demanding physicality. With Dach out, head coach Martin St-Louis will have to make adjustments, including filling the vacancy on the third line, which is expected to be occupied by Zachary Bolduc for the upcoming games.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.