Canadiens' Schlemko out up to 6 weeks with knee injury
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Schlemko will miss up to six weeks due to a knee injury suffered in a preseason game, the club announced on Friday.
Schlemko was hurt Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 31-year-old did not practice with the Canadiens on Friday. He was projected to battle for a spot in Montreal's top-four on the back end.
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