Montreal Canadiens
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Montreal Canadiens injury report for the 2025-26 NHL season. Player status, injury comment, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report — 16 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Comment | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | G | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 19 |
| Mark Stone | RW | Day-To-Day | — | May 10 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 16 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 12: Romanov (shoulder) will miss the final two games of the regular season, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Sunday. | Sep 15 |
| Brett Pesce | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 13: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Derek Forbort | D | Injured Reserve | Oct 28: Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday. | Sep 15 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | Injured Reserve | Apr 15: Palmieri (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he should be ready to go for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. | Sep 15 |
| Logan Couture | C | Injured Reserve | Sep 30: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Nick Jensen | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 14: Head coach Travis Green said Tuesday that Jensen (knee) is a long shot to play again this year, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. | Sep 15 |
| Patrik Laine | RW | Injured Reserve | Jan 10: Laine (abdomen) is practicing Saturday in a non-contact jersey, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. | May 18 |
| Pierre Engvall | LW | Injured Reserve | Mar 12: Engvall (ankle) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. | Sep 15 |
| Semyon Varlamov | G | Injured Reserve | Apr 19: Varlamov (knee) has been returned from his conditioning role with AHL Bridgeport, per the AHL transaction log. | Sep 15 |
| Stefan Noesen | RW | Injured Reserve | Mar 22: Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Sunday. | Oct 15 |
| Victor Hedman | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 22: Hedman (personal) is expected to travel with the Lightning to Montreal ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Sep 15 |
| Zack MacEwen | RW | Injured Reserve | Jan 10: MacEwen had knee surgery and will be lost for the remainder of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Saturday. | Sep 15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Montreal Canadiens right now?
The Montreal Canadiens currently have 16 players on the injury report: Jonas Johansson (Day-To-Day), Mark Stone (Day-To-Day), Nicolas Hague (Day-To-Day), Tyler Kleven (Day-To-Day), Alexander Romanov (Injured Reserve), Brett Pesce (Injured Reserve), Derek Forbort (Injured Reserve), Kyle Palmieri (Injured Reserve), Logan Couture (Injured Reserve), Nick Jensen (Injured Reserve), Patrik Laine (Injured Reserve), Pierre Engvall (Injured Reserve), Semyon Varlamov (Injured Reserve), Stefan Noesen (Injured Reserve), Victor Hedman (Injured Reserve), Zack MacEwen (Injured Reserve). Full details are in the table above.
Which Montreal Canadiens players are out or on IR?
No Montreal Canadiens players are currently listed as Out or on IR.
What do injury designations mean for the Montreal Canadiens?
IR (Injured Reserve) means a player is ineligible to play for at least 7 days. IR-LTI (Long-Term Injured Reserve) means 24+ days and 10+ games missed — the team gets cap relief. "Out" means the player will not dress for an upcoming game. "Day-to-Day" means the status is evaluated each day. All Montreal Canadiens injury statuses are updated daily on SportBusy.
How does the Montreal Canadiens injury report affect fantasy hockey?
Injuries on the Montreal Canadiens directly impact fantasy value — when a top-line forward or starting goalie is out, their backup sees more ice time and becomes a pick-up target. Monitor the Montreal Canadiens roster alongside this injury report to identify who fills in. Status can change daily, so check before your lineup locks.
How does the Montreal Canadiens injury report affect NHL betting lines?
A key Montreal Canadiens player being listed as Out or on IR can shift the puck line, moneyline, and totals. When a starting goalie is ruled out, odds shift significantly. Books adjust lines once official designations are posted. Always verify the latest Montreal Canadiens injury report before betting on their games.
What conference is the Montreal Canadiens in?
The Montreal Canadiens compete in the Atlantic Conference in the NHL.