JOSH ANDERSON NEWS

Notches assist Sunday Anderson logged an assist and three hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Anderson was questionable for this game after exiting Saturday's contest with a lower-body injury. The winger was able to play, logging 15:33 of ice time in his usual middle-six role. He contributed his third assist in four games. For the season, Anderson has four points, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances. He can rack up hits and PIM, but he hasn't exceeded the 40-point mark in the last five seasons, so Anderson is a low-end fantasy option in most formats.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Anderson (lower body) will be in the lineup for Sunday's road game against the Flyers, according to Jonathan Bernier of the Montreal Journal.

Impact Anderson left Saturday's tilt against the Blues after blocking a shot. The injury appears to have been minor, and the right-shot winger will slot back in on the second line. Anderson has registered a goal and two assists over eight outings.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Anderson sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Blues, but he will travel to Philadelphia in advance of Sunday's contest, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Anderson's presence on the road trip is an encouraging sign after he left in the third period of Saturday's game following a blocked shot. The winger has filled a middle-six role, earning three points through eight appearances this season. If he can't play Sunday, the Canadiens would likely need to make a roster move or play a man short.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist in loss Anderson had an assist, one shot, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Anderson provided primary assistance on Nick Suzuki's marker midway through the first period. It was the second assist of the season for Anderson to go along with one goal.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps in shootout loss Anderson recorded an assist, four blocked shots and one hit in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact Anderson's bid on a rush went wide of the net, but Jake Evans corralled the rebound and set up rookie Logan Mailloux for a goal that tied the game, 2-2, early in the second period. The assist was his second point of the season. He's filling a wing on the third line, but unlike previous campaigns in Montreal, Anderson is not a regular on the power play. Through six outings, the forward has been on ice for just 38 seconds when Montreal has a man advantage.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pockets first goal Anderson scored a goal on two shots and had four hits in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Anderson changed the trajectory of a Kaiden Guhle shot from the point midway through the third period to make it a 5-3 score. The forward must be relieved to have scored this early in the season; Anderson did not find the back of the net until the 24th game of the 2023-24 season. He scored just nine times (6.4 shooting percentage) over 78 games last year.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Habs Mailbag: Do the Canadiens finally make the playoffs next season? Josh Anderson will probably have a short leash next season on a team that is a lot of fun to cover.

JUNE 14, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens' patience will run out with Josh Anderson Expect Filip Mesar to play in Laval next season; Habs GM Kent Hughes will look to acquire forwards who can score during the off-season.

MAY 4, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

'I sucked this year. There's no way around it,' Canadiens' Josh Anderson admits The 29-year-old power forward knows he needs to get his "game back in full swing and be the player I know I can be" next season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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APRIL 14, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Scores in blowout win Anderson scored a goal, went plus-1 and logged one hit in 14:15 of ice time in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Anderson scored an ugly one to make it 5-0 in the second period, shoving a puck into the crease which trickled past Samuel Ersson while being hooked down by Philadelphia's Nick Seeler on a partial breakaway. The goal snapped a 15-game pointless streak for Anderson, who now has just nine tallies and 10 assists through 74 games on the year. He'll remain a fringe fantasy option at best in most formats in 2024-25.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Despite his struggles, Canadiens not giving up on Josh Anderson "We know Josh can score goals in this league. ... This year most likely is going to be a one-off," head coach Marty St. Louis says.

APRIL 2, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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MARCH 30, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Will Josh Anderson, Joel Armia or David Savard get traded? | HI/O Bonus Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes could be a very busy man before the NHL's March 8 trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE