Injury Scare Hits Canadiens on Day 1 of Training Camp as Player Leaves Practice

As mentioned by TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, young Oliver Kapanen just left the ice after being hit near the left eye with a stick.

This is therefore the first situation to monitor for the Canadiens regarding injuries.

Kapanen is expected to be a regular player for the Canadiens this season, so if he has to miss time, it's clear that it would open the door for another young player.

Oliver Kapanen, 22 years old, is a right-handed center who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 194 pounds.

A second-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 (64th overall), he recorded 2 points in 18 NHL games last season, as well as 6 points in 11 playoff games with the Laval Rocket.

It's in Sweden where he truly excelled, tallying 35 points in 36 games, including 15 goals.

Especially after the departure of Emil Heineman (traded to the New York Islanders in the Noah Dobson trade), Kapanen's role in Montreal has certainly grown.

Speaking of what's happening this morning at training camp in Brossard, let's recall that Martin St-Louis revealed his first line combinations.

We already have a very good picture of the upcoming lines and pairings, at least to start the preseason schedule.

There will be a few interesting battles to watch for roster spots.

More details to come.