The Montreal Canadiens' blue line will take a hit as defenseman Nathan Beaulieu will be out two-to-three weeks with a lower-body injury.
He suffered the ailment during Montreal's 2-1 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday, and finished with 24 shifts and 21:25 of ice time.
The 23-year-old is enjoying his second full season in the league and has amassed two goals and 17 points in 56 games.