Galchenyuk is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks with a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens are going to be extremely thin up the middle for the foreseeable future, as fellow-pivot David Desharnais is also expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks with a knee injury of his own. It will be equally difficult for fantasy owners to find a suitable replacement for Galchenyuk in their lineups, as the 22-year-old center has been fantastic this season, racking up 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 25 games. Torrey Mitchell and Tomas Plekanec may move into top-six roles while Desharnais and Galchenyuk are on the shelf, but neither can be expected to match the near point-per-game pace Chucky has reached this campaign. Due to his lengthy recovery timetable, it should only be a matter of time until the Habs stash Galchenyuk on injured reserve, which will allow owners in leagues with IR slots to safely store him on their benches while he's in recovery mode.