The Canadiens announced an unfortunate Kaiden Guhle injury update as they continue to chase a Wild Card spot in the East.

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun shared on TSN's Insider Trading that Kaiden Guhle’s injury won't change the Canadiens’ trade plans. Guhle had surgery on Wednesday to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle.

Fills in for Guhle

The Montreal Canadiens may be without one of their top defensemen after Kaiden Guhle suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury in Tuesday’s 4–1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

One player won't simply replace what Kaiden Guhle brings to the Canadiens as his injury means that Martin St. Louis is looking at less depth and balance on his blue line.

Kaiden Guhle's game came to an unfortunate end on Tuesday night. The Montreal Canadiens young defenceman was forced to exit Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period after falling awkwardly into the boards.

Guhle is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a lacerated quadricep muscle.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle departed Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets after losing an edge and crashing awkwardly into the boards.He appeared to be favoring his right leg but left the ice under his own power.

The Canadiens have announced that Kaiden Guhle will be absent for an indefinite period. The defenseman suffered a laceration to the quadriceps muscle and had to undergo surgery. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle sustained a laceration to the quadriceps muscle,

Jan 28, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury (24) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Since Tuesday evening, there has been a lot of talk about Kaiden Guhle’s injury. It’s a significant blow to the CH’s defensive brigade that has fallen in battle… and there is talk of a very serious injury.