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Season Ending News Strikes Montreal Canadiens Star Forward

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Hunter Bowman
January 4, 2024  (11:46)
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The Montreal Canadiens delivered a disheartening update on Christian Dvorak's season, announcing his premature exit due to a torn pectoral muscle. The 27-year-old winger is set to undergo surgery tomorrow, marking the end of his 2023-24 campaign.

Dvorak's season faced setbacks from the start, missing the initial 10 games due to a knee injury that had already cut short his 2022-23 season. In the limited 25 appearances this season, he notched three goals and four assists, along with a power-play point, while averaging 15:56 of ice time. Unfortunately, his on-ice contributions were curtailed by persistent injury challenges.

Sean Monahan is poised to step into a second-line center role in Dvorak's absence, attempting to fill the void left by the sidelined winger. Although not officially confirmed, it's likely that Dvorak will be designated for long-term injured reserve in the coming days, a move that would provide the Canadiens with an additional $1.985 million in cap space to navigate the remainder of the season.

The Canadiens face a significant challenge in adjusting their lineup without Dvorak, hoping to navigate the remainder of the season successfully despite this setback.

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