Montreal Canadiens rookie Emil Heineman was hit by a car while walking downtown in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday.
Heineman, 23, is expected to miss three to four weeks with an upper-body injury sustained from the incident.
The Canadiens were in town to play 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 Photos)
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 locate the pedestrian or passerby who reported the incident.
Police said officers received information later that evening from a nearby business who said they had information likely connected to the crash.
After discovering Heineman was the pedestrian, police said the Swedish hockey player showed no signs of serious injuries and was being attended to by team doctors.
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Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (51) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period at T-Mobile Arena. (Stephen R. Sylvania-Imagn Images)
It was not immediately clear what Heineman’s injury was.
Police identified all parties involved and said they could not release further details. The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating.
Heineman played 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 in the third period at T-Mobile Arena. (Stephen R. Sylvania-Imagn Images)
Heineman is third among rookies in goals scored with 10 this season, along with seven assists.
The lefty was a second-round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2020 who was traded to the Calgary Flames in 2021 and to Montreal in ’22.
The Canadiens next game is on the road against the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
