Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher faced yet another injury setback during a recent game with the Laval Rocket. On January 24, Reinbacher exited the contest against the Calgary Wranglers due to an injury sustained in the second period. The incident occurred after a hit from Wranglers forward Martin Frk.
Game Highlights and Performance
Reinbacher had made a notable contribution to the game prior to his injury. He scored a goal at the 9:39 mark of the first period, contributing to the Rocket’s eventual 5-3 victory over the Wranglers. However, his promising start was cut short due to the injury.
Injury Concerns
This setback raises concerns given Reinbacher’s history with injuries. The right-shot defenseman has struggled with health issues in previous seasons, playing only 21 games over the last two years. Earlier in the current season, he also missed some games due to injuries.
Season Statistics
Despite these challenges, Reinbacher has demonstrated solid performance this season. In 33 games with Laval, he has recorded:
- 4 goals
- 10 assists
- 14 points
- Plus-6 rating
Previously, as the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, he managed to score 2 goals and achieve 5 points in 10 games for Laval earlier in the season.
The Montreal Canadiens are hopeful that Reinbacher’s latest injury is not severe. The team will be closely monitoring his recovery as they aim to shore up their defensive lineup moving forward.
