Kreider (lower body) will be out for approximately 6-8 weeks, the Canadiens announced Saturday.
Kreider suffered an injury in Thursday's 5-2 win over Boston, and he is facing an extended absence. He has contributed three goals, nine points, 22 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 21 hits in 19 appearances this season. During Kreider's absence, Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck could compete for playing time.