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Canadiens lose a big piece for the next two months: Chris Kreider will miss six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury. The club confirmed the news Saturday morning, and several outlets, including TVA Sports and La Presse, report the same thing.
How he got hurt
Kreider was hurt Thursday in the 5-2 win over Boston. In the third period, he collided with Michael Eyssimont, who had lost an edge near centre ice before sliding into his leg. Kreider could not put any weight on his left leg as he left the ice, and he did not return to the game.
A decent season on a one-year deal
Kreider is 35 and has three goals and nine points in 19 games this season. He joined Montreal in September on a one-year deal worth 2.1 million dollars, after his previous contract with Anaheim was mutually terminated. Montreal, at 12-3-4, hosts Colorado on Saturday night.
What it means for your pool
In most pools, Kreider has to come off your roster for the next two months, since his return is not close. Watch who takes his spot in the Canadiens lineup tonight against Colorado, since the replacement could be worth a look in deep pools.
Sources
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