Montreal Canadiens rookie Emil Heineman was hit by a car while walking in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday.
Heineman, 23, is expected to be out three to four weeks with an upper-body injury resulting from the incident.
The Canadiens were in town to take on the Utah Hockey Club, who they beat 5-3 on Tuesday.
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Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (51) looks on during warmups before the game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the Bell Centre. (David Kirouac-Imagn Images)
Salt Lake City police said in a news release that they received a 911 call around 3 p.m. Monday, and officers were dispatched to the scene and checked the area, but were unable to find the pedestrian or the passerby who reported the incident.
Police said officers received information later that evening from a nearby business, which said it had information likely associated with the crash.
After discovering Heineman was the pedestrian, police said the Swedish hockey player showed no signs of serious injury and was being treated by team doctors.
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Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (51) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)
It was not immediately clear what Heineman’s injury was.
Police identified all parties involved and said they could not release any additional details. The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating.
Heineman played in four games last season with the Canadiens and has become a regular this season, playing in 41 games this season.
Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (51) celebrates with right wing Joel Armia (40) and defenseman David Savard (58) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at the T-Mobile Arena. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)
Heineman is third among rookies in goals scored with 10 this season, to go along with seven assists.
The left winger was a second-round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2020 who was traded to the Calgary Flames in 2021 and Montreal in 2022.
The Canadiens’ next game will be on the road against the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
