Injuries: Here’s the Latest on the CH’s Injured Players

The Montreal Canadiens are currently managing multiple player injuries, with recovery timelines assessed for Ivan Demidov, Samuel Montembeault, Mike Matheson, and Florian Xhekaj. While Demidov's initial return window opened October 20, he is not expected to play immediately, though a return later in the week remains possible. Goaltender Montembeault is approaching the end of his 10-to-14-day recovery window and could potentially be available by the weekend.

Meanwhile, defenseman Matheson remains listed as day-to-day and skated separately with forward Florian Xhekaj, who is expected to miss approximately ten more days. Oliver Kapanen and Kaiden Guhle have already returned to action for Montreal after missing time earlier in the season.