Kirby Dach Sidelined 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Foot, Adding to Canadiens' Injury Woes

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss four-to-six weeks due to a fractured foot, as announced by the team. This injury adds to a growing list for the Canadiens, who are also without Kaiden Guhle (adductor muscle surgery, up to 10 weeks), Alex Newhook (broken ankle procedure, four months), and Patrik Laine (core muscle surgery, three-to-four months). Dach, the No. 3 pick in 2019, had recorded five goals and seven points in 15 games this season, logging 14:43 of ice time and one shot on goal in their recent 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. This marks another setback for the 24-year-old, who was limited to just two games in the 2023-24 season after tearing his ACL and MCL, and subsequently missed 25 games the following year due to another knee injury. The Canadiens currently hold a 10-6-2 record, sitting second in the Atlantic Division, but have lost their last three games and five of their last six.