Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle Sidelined Indefinitely After Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is out indefinitely following surgery on a lacerated quadriceps muscle sustained during a game against the Winnipeg Jets. The injury occurred in the third period when Guhle fell and his left skate made contact with his right leg, causing him to leave the ice without putting weight on his right leg. Guhle, who averages significant ice time and recently signed a six-year contract extension, has been a key player for the Canadiens with four goals, 14 points, and 100 blocks in 44 games this season. In response to his absence, the Canadiens have recalled defenseman Jayden Struble from the American Hockey League. Guhle was released from the hospital after surgery, but his return to the lineup remains uncertain. This development highlights the team's reliance on a collective effort to fill the gap left by Guhle's absence.