Habs’ Emelin has surgery, out six months

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin (74) is checked by Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic.

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin underwent knee surgery Tuesday and is estimated to be out for six months.

Emelin had reconstructive surgery to his left knee. The Russian suffered the injury as he tried to check Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic on Apr. 6.

Emelin tallied three goals and nine assists in 38 games in his second NHL season.

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