Canadiens’ Caufield will have season-ending shoulder surgery

© Provided by The Associated Press – Sports Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield shoots against the New York Rangers in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield’s season is over.

The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday the forward will require season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. The club didn’t give a specific date for the operation and added it will provide an update on Caufield’s recovery period following the procedure.

© Provided by The Associated Press – Sports Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The 22-year-old Caufield had 36 points, including 26 goals, in 46 games this season.

The Canadiens also placed forward Jonathan Drouin on injured reserve retroactive to Monday while recalling forward Alex Belzile from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

© Provided by The Associated Press – Sports Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield, left, reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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