Canadiens' Dobson out at least 2 weeks with upper-body injury

MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 11: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (53) skates during the Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Montreal Canadiens game on April 11, 2026, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson is due to miss the start of the postseason.

Dobson sustained an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Sunday. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday.

The 26-year-old appeared to suffer the injury on a blocked shot in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

#Habs Noah Dobson will not return to tonight's game. He headed to the dressing room during the second period after blocking a shot. #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey pic.twitter.com/QAIgq4qUu0
— Chris G (@ChrisHabs360) April 12, 2026

Dobson had 12 goals and 35 assists for 47 points while averaging 22:29 of ice time this season.

The Canadiens have recalled defenseman David Reinbacher. The 21-year-old was selected fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. He recorded five goals and 19 assists with the Laval Rocket in the AHL this season.