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Canadiens Rule Out Alexandre Carrier 2–4 Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

The timeline bumps up against the playoffs, leaving his early-round status uncertain.

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Mar 28, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) celebrates his goal with right wing Cole Caufield (13) against the Nashville Predators during the second period Gat Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Montreal announced Tuesday that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will be out 2–4 weeks with an upper-body injury and did not share further details.
  • Carrier played Sunday against the Hurricanes and logged 19:05 with no obvious issue during the game, according to game reports.
  • The Canadiens’ regular season ends April 14, which makes a return before then unlikely and could push his comeback into the start of the playoffs if recovery runs long.
  • Montreal recalled Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval to cover minutes on defense, and recent injuries up front led the club to use Arber Xhekaj at wing as a stopgap.
  • Carrier averages about 19 minutes a night with 7 goals and 15 assists this season, and he takes heavy penalty-kill shifts that the team will need to redistribute.