Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider left Thursday’s 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period due to injury.
Kreider exited the game midway through the third frame after Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont fell and collided into Kreider’s knees.
The 35-year-old winger was in immense pain as he tried to hop off the ice, unable to place any weight on his left leg.
Kreider joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $2.1 million contract in September after his previous deal was mutually terminated with the Anaheim Ducks.
The 6-foot-3 forward has three goals and nine points in 18 games in Montreal this season.
Montreal sits tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division with a 12-3-4 record and are one point ahead of the Bruins.
The Canadiens return home on Saturday to take on the Colorado Avalanche before embarking on a three-game road trip beginning on Monday against the New York Rangers.