MONTREAL, QC - DECEMBER 09: David Schlemko #21 of the Montreal Canadiens looks on against the Edmonton Oilers during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-2.

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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