The Montreal Canadiens will open the season short a blue-liner, as Habs coach Michel Therrien confirmed Monday that defenseman Jeff Petry will miss the Oct. 13 match against the Buffalo Sabres.
Therrien hopes Petry, who suffered a knee injury during the preseason, can return for the team's second game two nights later against the Ottawa Senators.
Petry, 28, appeared in 51 games last season, recording five goals and 11 assists.
