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Canadiens Face Struggles as Dach, Newhook, Guhle Out

11/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kirby Dach of the Montreal Canadiens will miss four to six weeks with a fractured foot.
Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle remain out on long recoveries.
The Canadiens recalled Joshua Roy and Jared Davidson to address their depleted roster.
Oliver Kapanen shifts to second-line center and Jake Evans moves to the third line as the Canadiens aim to end a three-game losing streak against Columbus Blue Jackets.

History

Historical Context

The Montreal Canadiens, founded in 1910, have a storied history marked by 24 Stanley Cup victories, the most in NHL history. After a challenging 2021 playoff run, where injuries to key players like Carey Price hindered their performance, the team faced similar struggles in 2023 with Kirby Dach sidelined. This ongoing injury crisis underscores the importance of roster depth in maintaining competitive aspirations.

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Story summary

Kirby Dach of the Montreal Canadiens will miss four to six weeks with a fractured foot.
Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle remain out on long recoveries.
The Canadiens recalled Joshua Roy and Jared Davidson to address their depleted roster.
Oliver Kapanen shifts to second-line center and Jake Evans moves to the third line as the Canadiens aim to end a three-game losing streak against Columbus Blue Jackets.

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