Habs' Kreider out 6-8 weeks with lower-body injury

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 12: Chris Kreider #22 of the Montréal Canadiens leaves the ice due to injury during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on November 12, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Canadiens defeat the Bruins 5-2.
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Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider will miss six-to-eight weeks with a lower-body injury, the club announced Saturday.

Kreider exited Thursday's win over the Boston Bruins after Michael Eyssimont slid into his leg.

The 35-year-old has three goals and six assists over 19 games in his first season with the Habs. He signed a one-year, $2.15-million deal in the offseason.

Kreider has 351 goals over his career, netting at least 20 in 11 different campaigns.

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