Canadiens’ Schlemko out up to 6 weeks with knee injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Schlemko will miss up to six weeks due to a knee injury suffered in a preseason game, the club announced on Friday.

Schlemko was hurt Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The 31-year-old did not practice with the Canadiens on Friday. He was projected to battle for a spot in Montreal's top-four on the back end.

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