Noah Juulsen is out indefinitely because he suffered a facial fracture in the game Monday night against the Washington Capitals.
The young defender took two pucks to the face during the game, Juulsen played only 3:12. He left the game after the second puck hit him. He went to the hospital for further tests.
The news was first reported by Renaud Lavoie and it was followed by Eric Engels with more information and since confirmed by the team.
Juulsen has played 17 of Montreal’s 21 games this season. He had one goal and two assists in those games.