Montreal, QC — In a tense moment that could’ve ended much worse, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle was involved in a car accident early Saturday morning in downtown Montreal. Fortunately, the 23-year-old rising star escaped the crash without serious injuries, and early reports from the team confirm he is expected to make a full recovery.
According to local authorities, the incident occurred near the intersection of René-Lévesque Boulevard and Peel Street at approximately 2:30 a.m. Eyewitnesses said Guhle’s vehicle was struck by another car that ran a red light at high speed. Emergency services responded quickly, and both drivers were evaluated at the scene.
While Guhle was reportedly shaken but alert, he was transported to a nearby hospital for precautionary tests. He was later released with no significant injuries, according to a statement released by the Canadiens.
> “Kaiden was involved in a traffic incident but is thankfully okay,” the team’s spokesperson said. “There are no serious injuries to report, and he is resting at home. We thank fans for their concern.”
The other driver, whose identity has not been released, was also treated on-site and is under investigation for reckless driving and potential impairment.
This comes as a sigh of relief for Canadiens fans, who saw Guhle emerge as one of the team’s most dependable blue-liners this past season. The former first-round pick has had his share of injury concerns in the past, making today’s outcome all the more fortunate.
Social media lit up within minutes of the news breaking, with fans, teammates, and NHL players from around the league expressing support.
> “Scary stuff. Just glad to hear Kaiden’s alright,” tweeted Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki.
While Guhle’s long-term health isn’t in question, the Canadiens are likely to keep him off the ice for the next few days as a precaution. With offseason training just starting to ramp up, his status remains day-to-day, but team doctors are optimistic there won’t be any lasting effects.
This incident serves as a reminder that life off the ice can be just as unpredictable. For now, Canadiens Nation can breathe easy knowing one of their young cornerstones is safe and sound.