Canadiens’ Dach Injured After Hit from Ducks’ Viel

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach exited the game against the Anaheim Ducks due to an upper-body injury after a high hit from winger Jeffrey Viel early in the first period. Dach fell to the ice and was assisted off the rink without a penalty called on Viel. This incident followed a controversial hit by Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas that sidelined Toronto captain Auston Matthews for the season, resulting in a five-game suspension for Gudas. After the hit, Canadiens players approached Viel, who declined to fight.

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