Montreal Canadiens Injury Report and Inactive List

The Montreal Canadiens injury report is a key resource for sports bettors looking to stay informed during the 2024-25 NHL season. Injuries can heavily impact a team’s performance, betting odds, and individual player props, making it crucial to keep track of these updates. 

Fortunately, the Canadiens are currently enjoying a clean bill of health, which is a rarity in a long and grueling NHL season. On this page, we’ll discuss how a fully healthy roster impacts betting opportunities and provide actionable insights for those analyzing Canadiens matchups.

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Full Montreal Canadiens Injury Report

The Montreal Canadiens are currently free of injuries, allowing them to ice a complete lineup for the 2024-25 NHL season. A fully healthy team often translates to more consistent performance, better line chemistry, and fewer surprises in game strategy. For bettors, this means evaluating the Canadiens based on their full potential without factoring in lineup disruptions caused by injuries.

This clean slate also presents opportunities to focus on game outcomes and player props, particularly for top-line players who will continue to see significant ice time. Bettors should monitor how this health advantage plays out in the team’s upcoming games.

Below, we’ll provide the most up-to-date Montreal Canadiens injury report, keeping you informed if there are any changes in the team’s status.

Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2025-03-28 Status: out Display Status: Out Tues
Note: Ekholm is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and is not expected to play against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6038
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2025-03-20 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat
Note: Draisaitl is managing an undisclosed injury, but he will feature in the lineup against the Flames on Saturday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2025-03-05 Status: out Display Status: Out Indefinitely
Note: Ekholm is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6747
Location: Lower Body Start Date: 2025-03-04 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Frederic has landed on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown when he will return to action.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Illness Start Date: 2025-01-31 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Ekholm is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Blues on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Illness Start Date: 2025-01-29 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Ekholm is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Red Wings on Thursday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6143
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2025-01-17 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Arvidsson has been diagnosed with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active against the Canucks on Saturday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3323
Location: Knee Start Date: 2025-01-10 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Kane underwent a knee surgery, and he will be out of action for four to eight weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4370
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-12-22 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Nugent-Hopkins will sit out the match due to illness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Kings on Saturday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17390
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-12-15 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Regula is placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6143
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-11-13 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Arvidsson is placed on the injured reserve list with an undisclosed injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:5706
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-11-07 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Janmark is hampered by an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be in Saturday’s lineup versus the Canucks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18123
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-10-11 Status: out Display Status: Mid Nov
Note: Jarventi is battling a knee injury, and he is expected to remain out of the lineup until the middle of November.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18123
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-10-02 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Wed
Note: Jarventie is battling a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available on Wednesday versus the Jets.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3323
Location: Abdominal Start Date: 2024-08-12 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Kane is recovering from an abdominal surgery, and he is expected to miss five to six months.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3323
Location: Abdominal Start Date: 2024-06-12 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Kane missed his last game due to an abdomen injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday’s game against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:5647
Location: Hip Start Date: 2024-06-11 Status: questionable Display Status: day-to-day
Note: Nurse exited the contest with a hip injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Panthers in Game 3 of Conference Final.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:1287
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-05-31 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Perry exited the contest with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3037
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-05-23 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Henrique is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is projected to be available Monday’s clash against the Stars in Game 3 Western Conference Final.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3037
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-05-12 Status: out Display Status: Out Mon
Note: Henrique is dealing with an unknown ailment, and he will not participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Canucks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6038
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-05-09 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Draisaitl is tending to an undefined ailment, and it is up in the air if he will battle the Canucks in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3037
Location: Lower Body Start Date: 2024-05-03 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Henrique is bothered by a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round against the Canucks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:5706
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-04-20 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: Janmark is tending to an unspecified ailment, leaving his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings in question.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4789
Location: Rest Start Date: 2024-04-17 Status: out Display Status: Out Wed
Note: Ceci will not battle the Coyotes on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3323
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-04-15 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: Kane is dealing with an unknown issue, and it is uncertain if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Kings.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4015
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-04-11 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Carrick missed the previous match with an upper-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up Saturday against the Canucks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6362
Location: Lower Body Start Date: 2024-04-09 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: McDavid has sat out the last three contests with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available Monday against the Sharks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4789
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-03-29 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Ceci was absent from the previous contest due to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Blues on Monday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6903
Location: Hand Start Date: 2024-03-18 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Desharnais has been absent from the last two games with a hand injury, leaving his status for Saturday’s battle against the Maple Leafs in question.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-03-13 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Ekholm missed the previous contest with an illness, and it is unknown if he will take on the Avalanche on Saturday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6359
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-03-03 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Ryan missed the last matchup with an unknown injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Bruins on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4370
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-02-21 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Nugent-Hopkins was absent form the previous game due to an illness, and it is unclear if he will partake in Friday’s contest against the Wild.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18104
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-02-17 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Holloway was absent from the last contest due to illness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday’s battle with the Coyotes.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:2651
Location: Concussion Start Date: 2023-12-22 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Thurs
Note: Gagner has been idle with concussion-like symptoms, but he is expected to return against the Kraken on Thursday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18104
Location: Knee Start Date: 2023-11-13 Status: I-R Display Status: Early Jan
Note: Holloway has ended up on the long-term injured reserve list with a knee injury, and he is not expected to return to the lineup until the start of January.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:4930
Location: Lower Body Start Date: 2023-11-03 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Brown is shut down with a lower-body injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:5706
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2023-10-29 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Janmark missed the last game with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Stars on Thursday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6362
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2023-10-22 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: McDavid is idle due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to return Sunday agianst the Flames.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:19464
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2023-10-10 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Stonehouse has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with an unknown injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3762
Location: Hip Start Date: 2023-10-06 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat
Note: Ekholm was absent from the last match with a hip injury, but it is projected that he will be active for Saturday’s clash with the Canucks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17363
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2023-09-28 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Wed
Note: McLeod is dealing with an unknown issue, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Canucks in the season opener.

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