The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenseman Jayden Struble from the AHL following an injury to Kaiden Guhle during a recent game against the Winnipeg Jets. Guhle suffered a lower-body injury, specifically to his right knee, which has raised concerns about his availability for upcoming matches. The Canadiens announced that Guhle will undergo further evaluation to assess the extent of the injury. Struble, who has been a healthy scratch, has contributed with two goals and three assists in his limited appearances this season.

Guhle, a critical player for the Canadiens, has recorded four goals and ten assists across 44 games this season, playing an average of over 21 minutes per game as a key penalty killer and shutdown defenseman. With Montreal facing the Minnesota Wild next, the team will be looking to adjust quickly to the absence of Guhle, emphasizing the importance of the defensive lineup moving forward.