Canadiens’ Chris Kreider leaves Boston game after collision

Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider left Thursday’s 5-2 win over Boston after a third-period collision with Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont. He did not return.

Kreider left 6:27 into the third and went to the locker room without putting weight on his left leg, NHL.com reported. Montreal gave no immediate update. Kreider had three goals and six assists in 19 games as the Canadiens prepared to face Colorado on Saturday.

NHL · Reuters