What Happened
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury in the second period. According to the team, Carrier fell following a hit from Egor Chinakhov and struck his neck and head into the boards. He grabbed his head and left down the tunnel, followed by an equipment manager. The Canadiens said in the third period that he was still being evaluated but would not return.
Key Details
- Injury occurred in the second period of Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
- Carrier fell after a hit from Penguins forward Egor Chinakhov.
- He hit his neck and head into the boards and immediately grabbed his head.
- The Canadiens announced he would not return to the game.
- The team said in the third period he was still being evaluated.
- Carrier had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What It Means
Carrier's exit leaves Montreal short on the blue line for the remainder of Saturday's game. The veteran defenceman had contributed at both ends recently, recording a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Toronto. The team has not provided a timeline or further details beyond ruling him out for the night.
What's Next
The Canadiens are expected to provide an update on Carrier's status following further evaluation. His availability for upcoming games is not yet known.