Canadiens’ Byron forced out of game vs. Oilers with upper-body injury

Watch as Paul Byron jams his wrist on a hit from Matt Benning, then slams the glass as he has to leave the game.

Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron will not return against the Edmonton Oilers after sustaining an upper-body injury, the team announced.

Byron left the game in the second period after falling awkwardly while taking a hit.

The 29-year-old has been limited by injuries this season, scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists in 36 games.

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