{"id":550877,"date":"2026-04-12T05:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550877\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T05:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:33:33","slug":"noah-dobson-exited-against-the-blue-jackets-as-canadiens-issued-a-concerning-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550877\/","title":{"rendered":"Noah Dobson exited against the Blue Jackets as Canadiens issued a concerning update"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Screenshot<\/p>\n

We have an update on a key Montreal Canadiens player following their 5\u20132 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n

First, the worst-case scenario was confirmed tonight for standout defenseman Noah Dobson.<\/p>\n

He left Saturday night\u2019s game and unfortunately did not return afterward.<\/p>\n

With just one week remaining before the NHL playoffs\u2014and only two games left on the schedule\u2014this is far from ideal, as it clearly suggests the injury is not minor.<\/p>\n

Here is the sequence below:<\/p>\n

This will be a major situation to monitor in the coming hours.<\/p>\n

Noah Dobson leaves game after blocking shot, upper-body injury concern emerges<\/p>\n

Following the incident, the Canadiens released an official update:<\/p>\n

“Defenseman Noah Dobson will not return to play tonight.”<\/p>\n

– Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n

Early indications suggest the injury may be related to his thumb after blocking a shot.<\/p>\n

“Noah Dobson is in MTL’s room. Blocked a shot off his thumb on his last shift.”<\/p>\n

– Eric Engels<\/p>\n

The game itself did not unfold the way the Canadiens had hoped in front of their home crowd. Facing the Columbus Blue Jackets in what marked their final regular-season game at the Bell Centre, Montreal struggled to contain Columbus\u2019 offense and ultimately fell by a 5\u20132 score.<\/p>\n

The loss served as a disappointing send-off before heading into their final two games of the regular season.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens can ill afford to lose a player of Dobson\u2019s importance at this stage of the season. With the playoffs approaching rapidly, all eyes will now be on Dobson\u2019s status as the Canadiens prepare to close out their regular season.<\/p>\n

Dobson has been one of Montreal’s most productive defensemen this season, recording 12 goals and 35 assists for 47 points while logging heavy minutes on Montreal\u2019s blue line.<\/p>\n

More clarity on his condition is expected soon.<\/p>\n

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Noah Dobson exited against the Blue Jackets as Canadiens issued a concerning update<\/p>\n

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