Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is set to miss an indefinite period following surgery on his lacerated quadriceps. The injury occurred during a match against the Winnipeg Jets, leading to his hospitalization. Canadiens' coach, Martin St. Louis, expressed the team's collective concern over Guhle's absence, highlighting his vital role in various facets of the game including penalty kills and significant ice time.

At just 23 years old and recently signed to a six-year, $33.3 million contract extension, Guhle has made a notable impact this season with 14 points over 44 games. The team has called up Jayden Struble from the AHL to cover for Guhle, who leaves a significant void in the Canadiens' lineup.