Dec 7, 2016
Habs' Galchenyuk, Desharnais out 6-8 weeks
Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais are both expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks with knee injuries. Galchenyuk was hurt on Sunday while Desharnais was injured on Tuesday night. The Canadiens have recalled forward Sven Andrighetto from AHL St. John's.
The Canadian Press
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forwards Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais will each be out six to eight weeks with knee injuries.
Galchenyuk, the team's leading scorer with 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists), was hurt in Montreal's 5-4 shootout win at Los Angeles on Sunday.
Desharnais, who has three goals and six assists this season, was injured in the second period of Montreal's 3-2 overtime loss at St. Louis on Tuesday night
As a result of the injuries, the Canadiens recalled forward Sven Andrighetto from the American Hockey League's St. John's IceCaps.
The Canadiens host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday evening.