Medical Update: Jonathan Drouin

The 24-year-old forward underwent wrist surgery, and his recovery period is expected to be a minimum of eight weeks

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By Montreal Canadiens
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MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that forward Jonathan Drouin underwent wrist surgery, and that his recovery period is expected to be a minimum of eight weeks.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Ed Harvey at the Montreal General Hospital on Monday, November 18.
Drouin suffered the injury on November 15 during the third period of the game against the Capitals in Washington.
Drouin has registered 15 points (7-8-15) in 19 games with the Canadiens thus far this season. He also posted a +4 differential, and amassed six penalty minutes.

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