Montreal Canadiens Injury Report ft. Joel Armia, Josh Anderson, and more, 26 March 2023

The Montreal Canadiens(29-38-6) have had their fair share of injury troubles this season, with several key players missing extended periods of time due to various ailments. With the playoffs just around the corner, the team will be hoping to have all hands on deck as they push for a deep run. Here is a detailed injury report on the players currently sidelined for the Canadiens.

Injured Montreal Canadiens with an extended return date

Illness Sidelines Canadiens' Right-Winger Joel Armia

Right-winger Joel Armia is currently out of action due to illness, with an expected return date of at least March 30th. Armia has been an important contributor for the Montreal Canadiens this season, tallying 11 points with 4 goals and 7 assists in 37 games played. His size and physicality make him a valuable asset in the offensive zone, and the team will be eagerly anticipating his return to the lineup.

Canadiens' Leading Goal Scorer Josh Anderson Out with Ankle Injury

Fellow right-winger Josh Anderson has been sidelined since March 23rd due to an ankle injury, with an expected return date of at least September 15th. Anderson has been a force for the Canadiens this season, leading the team with 21 goals in just 69 games played.

His speed and physicality make him a nightmare for opposing defenders, and his absence will be sorely felt as the team looks to make a playoff push.

Canadiens' Center Paul Byron placed on Injured Reserve due to Hip Injury

Center Paul Byron has been on injured reserve since March 21st due to a hip injury, with an expected return date of at least April 6th. Byron has had a down year offensively, with no games played. The Montreal Canadiens will be hoping for a speedy recovery for the veteran forward.

Canadiens' Defenseman Kaiden Guhle is out with an Ankle Injury

Defenseman Kaiden Guhle has been out of action since March 21st due to an ankle injury, with an expected return date of at least September 15th. Guhle has shown flashes of promise in his limited action this season, with 4 goals and 14 assists in 44 games played. The Canadiens will be hoping that the young blueliner can make a full recovery and continue to develop his game for the future.

The Montreal Canadiens' injuries extend beyond the four players previously mentioned, with defenseman Arber Xhekaj, right-winger Cole Caufield, and left-winger Juraj Slafkovsky also sidelined.

Slafkovsky has a lower-body injury and will be out until at least April 18th, while Xhekaj and Caufield have shoulder injuries and will be out until at least September 15th.

The Canadiens will hope for a quick recovery for all their injured players and soon be back in this NHL season.