Carrier out 2-4 weeks; Engstrom recalled

The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to miss 2 to 4 weeks due to an upper-body injury. According to Daily Faceoff, Carrier, who logged 19:05 of ice time in a recent game against the Carolina Hurricanes, has been a consistent presence on the roster, playing in every game this season and achieving career-high offensive numbers with seven goals and 15 assists.

His absence could significantly impact the Canadiens' defensive lineup as they aim to secure a playoff spot with only nine games remaining in the regular season. In response to Carrier's injury, the Canadiens recalled defenseman Adam Engstrom from the Laval Rocket, as reported by Habs Eyes on the Prize.

Engstrom has played 11 NHL games this season, seeking his first point, but has been productive in the AHL with 10 goals and 25 assists in 45 games. The recall seems to be a strategic move to ensure defensive depth as the team prepares for critical matchups against top rivals such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers.