Emil Heineman of the Montreal Canadiens is set to be sidelined for three to four weeks following a pedestrian accident in Salt Lake City. The incident occurred just before the Canadiens were scheduled to face the Utah Hockey Club. The 23-year-old forward suffered an upper-body injury, with the team confirming his status on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City police reported receiving a call about the accident but initially could not identify Heineman or the passerby who alerted authorities. Later, a nearby business provided crucial information related to the crash. Fortunately, initial assessments indicated that Heineman did not exhibit serious injuries and was treated by team doctors.