Islanders Noah Dobson Out Week-To-Week With Lower- ...
No. 8 gets a big break after a scary-looking injury.
thehockeynews.comHere’s a quick update on Noah Dobson’s status.
- Recent reports (April 11–12, 2026) indicate Noah Dobson is out with an upper-body injury and is being reevaluated in two weeks, which means he is expected to miss the start of the Canadiens’ playoffs. This aligns with the injury timeline commonly reported by NHL outlets during that timeframe.[1][2][4][5]
- The injury occurred after blocking a shot, with initial notes suggesting a thumb or upper-body issue; he did not return to the game on the reporting dates, and the team indicated a cautious approach during reevaluation.[5][6]
- Implications: If the two-week reevaluation holds, Montreal would be without him at the outset of the postseason, potentially impacting pairing rotations and defensive depth unless Reinbacher or other call-ups step in.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest status from additional outlets and summarize any official team updates or medical notes as they appear.