The Los Angeles Kings have been dealt a blow to their upcoming game against the Montreal Canadiens, as forward Oskar Sundin has suffered an injury that will keep him out for several weeks.

Sundin, who is playing in his second season with the team after being acquired from the New York Rangers earlier this month, sustained a lower back injury during practice on Monday night. The injury was not immediately apparent and could be the result of an ongoing issue with his right knee, which he had been dealing with throughout the off-season.

The Kings' injury update comes just days before they host the Montreal Canadiens at the Staples Center on Tuesday evening. Sundin will likely miss the remainder of the regular season, but it's unclear when or if he will return to the lineup.

While the news of Sundin's injury adds to the uncertainty surrounding the Kings' playoff chances, it also highlights the importance of having backups ready to step up and fill in for injured players. Sundin is only 25 years old, so there is still plenty of time for him to continue improving and contributing to the team's success.

It remains to be seen how long Sundin will be out, but in the meantime, the Kings will need to find someone else to step up and fill in for him. With the team currently sitting at 14-16-1, they'll need all the help they can get in order to make the playoffs this season.