Sean Monahan Injury Update: Timeline of Montreal Canadiens center's recovery, expected return date

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that center Sean Monahan will be undergoing season-ending groin surgery. Monahan has been out of action since December 5th and was placed on long-term injured reserve due to his injury.

The veteran center had started the season off strong, accumulating 17 points in 25 games. He appeared to be on track to surpass the 50-point threshold for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

While the news of Sean Monahan's season-ending surgery may not come as a shock to Canadiens fans, it is still a significant loss for the team. Monahan has been a key player for the Canadiens since being acquired from the Calgary Flames in the off-season. His absence has been felt by the team in recent weeks.

With Monahan now out for the remainder of the season, the Canadiens will need to rely on their other centers to step up and fill the void left by the injured veteran. The team has been struggling as of late, losing their last five games. Monahan's absence will only make things more difficult as they fight to stay in the playoff race.

While the loss of Monahan is certainly a blow to the Canadiens, the good news is that he should be ready for the start of next season. With roughly six months until opening night, there is plenty of time for Sean Monahan to recover from his surgery. Getting back to full strength before the start of the 2023-24 season is plausible.

The team has not yet announced a specific recovery timeline for Sean Monahan. However, fans can rest assured that he will be doing everything in his power to get back on the ice as soon as possible. Monahan has proven himself to be a dedicated and hardworking player throughout his career. There is no doubt that he will work tirelessly to make a full recovery and come back even stronger next season.

In the meantime, the Canadiens will need to focus on finding ways to win without Monahan in the lineup.

Sean Monahan joins Xhekaj, Caulfield on the Canadiens' long list of injuries

Defenseman Xhekaj will be undergoing a season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week, effectively ending his rookie year. Xhekaj had 13 points, 159 hits, 101 PIM, 75 shots on goal, and 46 blocked shots in 51 games before being sidelined. It is uncertain if his recovery will affect his preparation for next season.

Montreal Canadiens forward Caufield has been placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, which is just a formality as his season has already ended. Despite the setback, Caufield had a great season with a career-high 26 goals in 46 games and is expected to be ready for the next campaign.