Montreal Canadiens Rookie Emil Heineman Injured in Pedestrian Accident

The 23-year-old forward is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after being hit by a car in Salt Lake City ahead of a game against the Utah Hockey Club.

Emil Heineman, a rookie for the Montreal Canadiens, sustained an upper-body injury after being hit by a car in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. local time near downtown Salt Lake City, with police confirming details after reviewing information from a nearby business.
Heineman was treated by team doctors and did not show signs of serious injury, but his wrist was reportedly affected, according to his agent.
The 23-year-old is in his first full NHL season, contributing 17 points (10 goals, 7 assists) in 41 games so far.
The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, and Heineman is expected to return to play in 3-4 weeks.