MARCH 30 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
JOSH ANDERSON #17 - RIGHT WING - MONTREAL CANADIENS
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Can Josh Anderson have a bounce-back season? | HI/O Bonus The Canadiens forward has three seasons left on his contract with an annual salary-cap hit of US$5.5 million.
Assist, fight in win Anderson had an assist, two hits and a five-minute fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.
Impact Anderson and Luke Schenn dropped the gloves early in the second period -- Schenn won on decision -- and later that period assisted on Montreal's first goal. Anderson has points in two straight but just 18 overall in 58 games. On another team, that may not warrant top-six status and a spot on the power play, but that's where the Canadiens are right now.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Breaks drought Anderson scored a goal on four shots and had one hit in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning.
Impact The goal was originally credited to Cole Caufield, but it was later determined to be a deflection off Anderson. The tally snapped a 15-game goal drought for Anderson, who has just eight markers through 57 games.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Goal-less streak reaches 13 Anderson had an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to New Jersey.
Impact Anderson logged the secondary helper on Brendan Gallagher's second-period tally. For the second straight game, the power forward failed to get a shot on goal. Anderson's emblematic of Montreal's troubled offense. He hasn't scored in 13 consecutive games and has just seven goals (6.5 shooting percentage) over 54 contests.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 20 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
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FEBRUARY 18 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Logs assist in loss Anderson had an assist, three shots, one block and two hits over 14:50 of ice time in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.
Impact Anderson's attempt was stopped by Jonathan Quick, but the Rangers left Jake Evans all alone in front, and he backhanded the rebound past the goalie to give Montreal a 1-0 lead. It was Anderson's second assist in as many games, both on tallies by Evans. With just seven goals and 15 points through 50 games, Anderson is seriously underperforming this season.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Helps in win Anderson had an assist, one shot on net and two hits over 13:28 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Anaheim.
Impact Anderson had the secondary helper on Jake Evans' tally early in the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead. It was just the second point in eight games for Anderson since returning from a lower-body injury. He's back on the second line following a brief spell on the top line. The Canadiens desperately need depth scoring, and Anderson was expected to provide it. The 29-year-old forward has just seven goals and seven assists through 49 games.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Back on top line Anderson had an assist, two shots, one block and five hits over 12:38 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Impact The assist gave Anderson just his second point in the last 10 games. He opened the game on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield and took several even-strength shifts with his new linemates. The officials called a tight game, which resulted in eight power-play opportunities for New York and five for Montreal. That served to cap Anderson's TOI.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Liveblog: Josh Anderson returns for Habs vs. Bruins Sam Montembeault starts in goal. It'll be his seventh start in the last 11 games.
JANUARY 20 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Ready to rock Anderson (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Boston on Saturday.
Impact Anderson was out of action for four games. He has seven goals and 12 points in 41 games this season. Look for Anderson to see action on the second line with Brendan Gallagher and Jake Evans, as well as seeing second-unit power-play time. Jesse Ylonen will be the odd-man out with the return of Anderson.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing Saturday Anderson (lower body) is participating at morning practice Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Impact Anderson has missed the last four games. He has seven goals and 12 points in 41 games this season, a drop from last season's stats when he managed 21 goals and 32 points. Anderson will likely be a game-time decision in Boston on Saturday.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable vs. Ottawa Anderson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus Ottawa, per Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal.
Impact Anderson, who also missed Montreal's previous three contests, has seven goals, 12 points, 44 PIM, 72 hits and 16 blocks in 41 appearances in 2023-24. When the 29-year-old returns, he will likely serve in a middle-six capacity.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Wednesday Anderson (lower body) will not be available Wednesday against New Jersey, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Anderson will miss his third consecutive game Wednesday, though he could return during Montreal's three-game road trip. The Canadiens will be back in action Thursday in Ottawa.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to join team on road Anderson (loewr body) is expected to link up with the Canadiens on the road once he's given the green light to return, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Montreal will begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in New Jersey and it sounds like Anderson could be ready to return at some point during the trip. He's picked up just 12 points through 41 contests this campaign, leaving him off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Monday Anderson (lower body) is not in Monday's lineup against Colorado, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Anderson will miss his second straight game Monday as he deals with a lower-body issue. The 29-year-old has just 12 points in 41 games this season. Montreal's next game is Wednesday against the Devils.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Anderson (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday. Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Impact It's been a tough offensive season for Anderson, who has only seven goals and 12 points in 41 outings, after a 21-goal performance in 2022-23. Look for rookie Joshua Roy to make his NHL debut in Anderson's spot on the second line, as well as seeing second unit power-play time. Consider Anderson day-to-day at this time.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids injury Anderson (knee) will be in the lineup against the Sabres on Thursday, Stu Cowen of The Montreal Gazette reports.
Impact Anderson told reporters he initially feared a more severe injury after having to leave the game versus Dallas on Tuesday but felt fine following Thursday's game-day skate. Avoiding the loss of Anderson will be a boost to the Habs, as they will be without Christian Dvorak (pectoral) for the remainder of the season. After starting the 2023-24 campaign in a 24-game goal drought, the 29-year-old Anderson has put up six goals in his last 13 contests along with a pair of helpers.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Makes late exit from Tuesday's game Anderson (leg) did not finish Tuesday's game versus the Stars, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Impact Anderson couldn't put any weight on his right leg when he exited the ice late in the third period. It's unclear how much time he could miss with the injury. The Canadiens are dealing with a number of injured forwards, so a potential replacement in the lineup isn't obvious.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot in Thursday's loss Anderson scored his sixth goal of the season in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact He jumped on a loose puck for a breakaway and beat Antti Raanta through the five-hole just 25 seconds into the third period. Anderson had only one goal and five points through his first 29 games this season, but the 29-year-old has suddenly flipped the switch and racked up five goals and a helper over the last five contests. He's been streaky throughout his career, but Anderson will likely need multiple hot stretches the rest of the way if he's going to record his third career 20-goal campaign.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Josh Anderson Dekes Out Hurricanes' Antti Raanta For Slick Breakaway Goal
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Slump over Anderson scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks. He added two blocked shots and one hit to his line over 18:32 of ice time.
Impact Anderson notoriously went 24 games without a goal to start the season and had one empty-net tally over the first 29 contests. However, the power forward has buried five goals over the last four games, a stretch that began with a two-tally night in win over the Islanders on Dec. 16. The Canadiens, which average 2.87 goals per game, have tallied 16 times and have three victories during Anderson's four-game slump-busting run. The offensively starved Habs need Anderson, who has a 13.0 shooting percentage over his previous three seasons in Montreal, to reclaim his scoring touch.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides two points vs. Winnipeg Anderson recorded a goal and an assist in Montreal's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg on Monday.
Impact Anderson earned his second straight multi-point game, giving him three goals and four points during that stretch. He's up to four markers and nine points in 31 contests in 2023-24. Although Anderson is serving in a top-six role while getting some power-play ice time, the 29-year-old hasn't reached the 40-point milestone since 2018-19 and isn't expected to hit it this season either.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Josh Anderson Banks Puck Into Net To Score In Second Straight Game
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Two goals help lead way Anderson scored twice Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Impact He scored both in the second period. Anderson pushed the score to 2-0 at the mid-point of the frame when he spun around and scored on a screen after a point shot hit him and fell at his feet. Anderson drove the net in the last minute of the period and slid a backhand between Semyon Varlamov's legs. The winger has scuffled this season, and he has just seven points (three goals, four assists) in 30 contests. Anderson's shooting percentage is an abysmal 4..3, which is less than half of his career mark of 10.9. Puck luck hasn't been on his side, but at some point, every run of bad luck will revert to the mean. Maybe this is the moment that starts.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
