NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 16, 2026, 3:30 AM ET

NHL Injury Update

Canadiens forward Kirby Dach was immediately sidelined during Sunday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks following an upper-body injury sustained after a high check delivered by winger Jeffrey Viel, raising immediate concerns for Montreal's playoff seeding aspirations heading into the final weeks of the regular season.