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Canadiens say forward Desharnais out three weeks with broken foot

By The Canadian Press
February 19 2016 09:24 AM

CP36442952 — Montreal Canadiens\' David Desharnais (51) skates after the puck in front of Arizona Coyotes\' Brad Richardson (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 15, 2016. The Montreal Canadiens say forward David Desharnais has a broken foot and will be out three weeks.The Canadiens confirmed the injury on their verified Twitter account. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ross D. Franklin

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens say forward David Desharnais has a broken foot and will be out three weeks.

The Canadiens confirmed the injury on their verified Twitter account.

Desharnais was injured blocking a shot with his foot in Monday’s 6-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes and underwent X-rays after the game.

He has nine goals and 17 assists in 57 games this season.

The Canadiens have lost three straight heading into tonight’s home game against Philadelphia.

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