CHRISTIAN DVORAK NEWS

Pair of points in win Dvorak scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 7-5 win over the Sabres.

Impact Dvorak has collected five points over his last six outings, and this was his first multi-point effort of the season. The 28-year-old set up Josh Anderson on the opening goal before scoring into an empty net to seal the win. Dvorak has seven points, 19 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 16 appearances in a bottom-six role this season.

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Christian Dvorak with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres | Montréal Canadiens Christian Dvorak with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres

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Slides assist in loss Dvorak had an assist, two shots and one block in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Dvorak picked up the secondary helper on Montreal's second goal. It was the third point in four games for the 28-year-old center, who's settled in quickly to the third line between Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher. Dvorak opened the season as the fourth-line center until being promoted earlier this week.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Dvorak scored a goal on three shots and blocked a shot in Saturday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Dvorak's first shot was saved, but he buried the rebound for his first goal of the season. The fourth-line center has points in two straight and four overall for the season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Helps, hurts in loss Dvorak had an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Washington.

Impact Dvorak's drop pass to Lane Hutson led to Brendan Gallagher's tally that put Montreal up, 2-1, midway through the second period. The assist was the third of season for Dvorak. The Capitals, however, would reclaim the lead less than two minutes later, when Dvorak's bad giveaway from behind his own net led to a goal.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Dvorak managed an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Dvorak set up Joel Armia's empty-netter to seal the win. The 28-year-old Dvorak saw 16:10 of ice time Saturday, his second-highest total of the season. The defensive center has two assists, eight shots on goal, seven blocked shots, three hits and a minus-4 rating through eight appearances. He's likely to spend the bulk of the campaign in a bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Records first point Dvorak had a power-play assist and one hit in Saturday's 4-1 win over Ottawa.

Impact Dvorak set up a wide-open Emil Heineman for Montreal's first goal midway through the first period for his first point of the season. Neither of the fourth liners are usually part of the power play, but they found themselves on ice in the final seconds of the penalty. Dvorak has just 27 seconds of power-play ice time through three games.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in return from injury Dvorak (pectoral) scored twice Tuesday in 9-3 romp over the Flyers.

Impact It was his first game since Dec. 30 because of a torn pectoral muscle. Dvorak has skated in just 26 games this season and delivered five goals and four assists. But with a handful of games remaining, Dvorak could push hard to prove his mettle for a middle-six role in 2024-25.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Tuesday Dvorak (pectoral) will return to action Tuesday when the Habs host the Flyers, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Impact Dvorak has played only 25 games this season, recording three goals and four assists to go along with 32 shots on goal. The 28-year-old has managed to score 10 or more goals in his previous four seasons and will look to attain that again next season. He will likely slide onto the third or fourth line as he hasn't played since Dec. 30.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could still return this season Dvorak (pectoral) is now considered day-to-day and could return before the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dvorak was originally expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing pectoral surgery in early Jan., but it appears he could get into a few games before the campaign comes to a close. He picked up seven points through 25 games before undergoing surgery.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Dvorak (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Dvorak was already ruled out for the season so this is simply a procedural move. He ended the 2023-24 campaign with seven points in 25 games. His status for training camp should be more clear this summer.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens C Christian Dvorak (pectoral) out for season Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak will have surgery on a torn pectoral muscle and miss the rest of the season, the team announced T...

JANUARY 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Canadiens' Christian Dvorak done for the season with pectoral injury On the bright side, Josh Anderson is fine after appearing to suffer a lower-body injury during Tuesday's win in Dallas.

JANUARY 4 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Christian Dvorak to miss rest of season with torn pectoral muscle | Montréal Canadiens The Habs forward hasn’t played since December 30 in Florida

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Ruled out for season Dvorak will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign due to a torn pectoral injury for which he will undergo surgery Friday.

Impact Dvorak's year never really got underway after he missed the first 10 games of the campaign due to a knee injury that cost him the end of the 2022-23 season as well. In his 25 appearances, the 27-year-old winger managed three goals and four assists, including one power-play point while averaging 15:56 of ice time. Without Dvorak in the squad, Sean Monahan will likely move into a second-line center role. While not official yet, Dvorak probably will be designated for long-term injured reserve in the coming days in order to free up an extra $1.985 million in cap space for the Habs.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Dvorak (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Dallas, according to coach Martin St. Louis.

Impact Dvorak will miss his second straight contest. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. Dvorak didn't take part in the morning skate Tuesday because he was receiving treatments. Montreal is expected to dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards again, so Johnny Kovacevic will remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Liveblog: Habs play final game of 2023 vs. Lightning Christian Dvorak has an upper-body injury and will not play. Johnathan Kovacevic returns to the lineup.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Won't play against Lightning Dvorak (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

Impact The Canadiens announced Sunday that Dvorak is scheduled to undergo further tests to determine a timeline for his recovery. The 27-year-old forward has three goals, seven points, 32 shots on net and 15 blocked shots in 25 appearances this season. Per Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Johnny Kovacevic is slated to replace Dvorak in the lineup for Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Dvorak had an assist, one shot on net and two blocked shots over 14:16 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Dvorak picked up the secondary helper on Tanner Pearson's strike early in the second period. It was the fourth assist and fifth point over 15 games since coming off injured reserve. After a slight tweak to the line combinations, Dvorak now centers a line between Pearson and Brendan Gallagher, which can be considered the third line judging by the number of shifts they played Monday.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides assist in loss Dvorak had an assist and one blocked shot over 15:56 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Dvorak won a puck battle in the neutral zone and eventually found Johnny Kovacevic for the Canadiens' final goal with just under five minutes left. It was Dvorak's third point in eight games since he was activated off long-term injured reserve. He opened the game on the third line before taking shifts on the second line during the third period. The second line is the one with Juraj Slafkovsky, whose development is a top priority of head coach Martin St. Louis.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Dvorak starting to look good with Canadiens | HI/O Bonus The centre is starting to look more like the player former GM Marc Bergevin hoped he was getting as a replacement for Phillip Danault.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Logs helper in loss Dvorak had an assist, two shots on goal and one blocked shot over 15:44 of ice time in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact From behind the net, Dvorak fed defenseman Gustav Lindstrom for the team's lone score. It was Dvorak's second point over six games since coming off injured reserve Nov. 4. The 27-year-old centers the second line and is tasked with the responsibility of helping develop 19-year-old winger Juraj Slafkovsky, the first-overall draft pick in the 2022 draft.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in loss Dvorak scored a goal on one shot and blocked two shots over 11:38 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Dvorak took a pass in the neutral zone and sped through several Lightning defenders before going top shelf with a wrister for Montreal's final goal with 18 seconds left in the game. For Dvorak, who missed the first 10 games recovering from knee surgery in March, it was his first goal since Feb. 28. He's skating on the third line with Alex Newhook (six points) and Josh Anderson (one point).

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seasons debut Dvorak had one shot on goal and blocked one shot over 14:53 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Dvorak made his season debut following his recovery from offseason knee surgery. He centered a line flanked by Alex Newhook and Josh Anderson and should continue to serve in a middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE