Canadiens' Injury Crisis Grows with Dach's Fractured Foot

The Montreal Canadiens are grappling with a mounting injury crisis after announcing Sunday that forward Kirby Dach will miss four to six weeks with a fractured right foot suffered during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre.

Dach, a 24-year-old center in his seventh NHL season, had emerged as a key contributor early in the campaign, recording five goals and two assists in 15 games. His absence, which extends into late December or early January, marks the third consecutive season he has endured a significant setback. In 2023-24, Dach played just two games before requiring surgery for torn ACL and MCL ligaments in his right knee, and last season he appeared in 57 games before reinjuring the same knee. The Canadiens responded by recalling forward Joshua Roy from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket, where the 20-year-old has tallied four goals and seven points in 10 games this season. Roy is expected to join the team for Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This latest blow compounds a series of long-term absences that have tested the Canadiens' depth. Forward Alex Newhook underwent surgery Friday on a fractured right ankle...