Overview
- The team announced Sunday that Kirby Dach fractured his right foot and will miss four to six weeks.
- Reports indicate the injury occurred while blocking a shot in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Bruins, and he finished the game.
- Montreal recalled winger Joshua Roy from AHL Laval; he has seven points in 10 AHL games and will join the club in Columbus.
- The absence adds to major losses: Alex Newhook is out about four months (ankle), Kaiden Guhle 8–10 weeks (adductor) and Patrik Laine 3–4 months (core surgery).
- With center depth stretched and a 10-6-2 record after five losses in six games, coaches worked new line combinations in practice ahead of Monday’s matchup.