What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that winger Ivan Demidov will be sidelined for two to four weeks with a lower-body injury. Demidov sat out Tuesday morning skate after missing practice on Monday for a therapy day. The 20-year-old forward has played in both games for Montreal this season, accumulating two points. He previously missed two pre-season practices after blocking a shot with his foot.
Key Details
- Expected recovery timeline is two to four weeks.
- Injury is classified as a lower-body issue.
- Demidov registered 62 points in 82 games as a rookie last season.
- He finished second in Calder Trophy voting last year.
What It Means
The absence removes a productive piece from the Montreal forward group. Demidov established himself as a key contributor during his rookie campaign, playing in every regular season contest and contributing heavily on offense before earning a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team.
What's Next
The Canadiens play the Carolina Hurricanes in an Eastern Conference Final rematch on Tuesday.