The Montreal Canadiens have already had to deal with a nine-game stretch without goaltender Carey Price so far this season.
But now they’ll have to get by without him for much longer.
The Canadiens said Monday that Price will be out an estimated six weeks with a lower-body injury that he suffered during a 5-1 win over the Rangers in New York last week. He will not require surgery.
Last season’s Hart and Vezina Trophy winner is expected to miss at least 16 games, with only a slim chance he could return for the Winter Classic outdoor game Jan.