Kirby Dach of the Montreal Canadiens will miss the remainder of the season due to right knee surgery, marking a significant setback for the 24-year-old forward. In 57 games this season, Dach managed to score 10 goals and 12 assists for a total of 22 points. This marks the second consecutive season that Dach has faced a season-ending knee injury, following a torn ACL and MCL sustained earlier this season.

Drafted third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019, Dach has accumulated 121 points (43 goals, 78 assists) across 269 career games played. His absence is expected to impact the Canadiens as they strategize for the remainder of their season and prepare for the next, where he is anticipated to be ready for training camp.