Savard will miss eight weeks due to an injury to his right ankle, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard was announced as out with a lower-body injury ahead of Saturday's game versus the Oilers, but he's now expected to miss significant time. With the eight-week timeline, Savard is unlikely to return before late March, though the Canadiens have no need to rush him back given their position at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. Look for Kale Clague to see an increased role in the lineup going forward, while Savard could eventually be played on injured reserve.