Montreal Canadiens' Emil Heineman Injured in Accident

Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman was injured after being struck by a car as a pedestrian in Salt Lake City on Monday, just before the team's game against the Utah Hockey Club. Heineman suffered an upper-body injury, potentially a broken wrist, and is expected to miss three to four weeks of play. The incident occurred around 2:55 p.m., and while initial reports were unclear, authorities have since identified all parties involved and are investigating the crash. Heineman has been a strong contributor for the Canadiens this season, recording 17 points in 41 games. His absence is likely to be felt, as the team is currently in a competitive position within the NHL. This incident follows another recent auto accident involving an NHL player.