Josh Anderson scores twice lifting Canadiens to 5-3 win over Islanders
Josh Anderson scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 5-3 win over the New York IslandersDECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Josh Anderson & Cole Caufield Score 15 Seconds Apart To End Second vs. Islanders
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Canadiens' Josh Anderson Nets Second Goal Of Season With Spin-O-Rama
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Finally, a goal Anderson scored a goal on three shots and assisted on another over 16:46 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 win over Seattle.
Impact With the Kraken pressing for the tying goal late, Anderson corralled a loose puck after a scramble and sent it 200 feet into Seattle's empty net. It took 25 games and nearly two months, but Anderson finally potted his first goal of the season. The snake-bitten power forward, who had 21 tallies in 69 games last season, joined Tanner Pearson (first goal in 20 games) and Sean Monahan (first in 15) in knocking off the Kraken. Anderson's slow start was not just about goals; he had just two points over the first 23 games before nothing a goal and two assists over the last two contests.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Sean Monahan Taps In Goal Off Perfect Pass From Josh Anderson
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Snaps another drought Anderson had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot, one hit and two penalty minutes over 14:00 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Anderson was part of the crew that worked hard to set up the game-tying goal and set up overtime. He battled behind the net to win possession then fed Gustav Lindstrom for the equalizer. The assist snapped Anderson's eight-game point drought, which isn't even his longest drought. Earlier this season, Anderson when 12 games without a point. The forward was expected to be an important part of the offense, but Anderson has just three assists and still seeks his first goal through 21 games.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Anderson doesn't sleep well, but he's not the lone scoring issue for the Canadiens The Canadiens have scored once at five-on-five in four straight games and it is clear the problem goes far beyond Anderson.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jacob Markstrom Makes Ridiculous Glove Save On Josh Anderson To Maintain Flames Lead Late
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Snaps point drought Anderson had a power-play assist and six shots on goal over 16:49 of ice time in Sundays 5-2 loss to the Canucks.
Impact Anderson's assist snapped a 12-game point drought. It's been a frustrating start to the season for the power forward, who has yet to score through 15 games. Anderson tallied 21 goals last season and never went more than seven games without a goal.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in win Anderson had an assist, one shot on goal, one hit and two penalty minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Chicago.
Impact Anderson slipped a pass to Cole Caufield then watched him work his magic to beat Petr Mrazek for Montreal's first goal. The assist was the first point of the season for Anderson, who's been given the plum role on the first line with Caufield and Nick Suzuki.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will open on top line Anderson will work the right wing of Montreal's top line when the season begins Wednesday in Toronto, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Impact Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis auditioned several players for the primo spot along with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield but eventually settled on Anderson. The coach was pleased with what he saw in Anderson, who scored a goal in each of the three preseason games he played. This trio played together at times last season, but St. Louis never settled on a permanent third forward for the first line.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Anderson earns spot on Canadiens' No. 1 line to start season The Habs get down to their final 23-man roster ahead of Wednesday night's regular-season opener against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Pots second preseason goal Anderson scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 2-1 preseason loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Anderson potted his second preseason goal in as many games. The power forward, whose 2022-23 season ended prematurely in March due to an ankle injury, scored 21 goals in 69 games last season, the most he's scored in a Montreal uniform. Since joining the Canadiens for 2020-21 season when he scored 17 goals, Anderson has increased his goal scoring in successive seasons. Habs head coach Martin St. Louis has shuffled lines during camp and preseason games, but Anderson is expected to be a top-six forward when the regular season opens Oct. 11 against Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Media op: Josh Anderson | NHL.com Josh Anderson on leadership and mentorship
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NHL.COM
Ready for camp Anderson (ankle) has been cleared to participate in training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Anderson sat out the final 11 games of the 2022-23 campaign due to a high-ankle sprain. He registered 21 goals, 32 points, 164 shots on net and 139 hits in 69 contests prior to getting injured. Anderson will be in the mix for a top-six spot to begin 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 5, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Basu and Godin: Mike Matheson's ambition to become a top-pair defender for the Canadiens Also in the Canadiens notebook, Josh Anderson and Joel Edmundson look back at a rumour-filled season, Cole Caufield's burden of proof, more.
APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Canadiens' Josh Anderson done for the season with high ankle sprain Habs put up a good fight in 4-2 loss to Bruins in Boston with nine players on injured list.
MARCH 24, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Done for season Anderson sustained a high-ankle sprain Tuesday and won't return this season.
Impact Anderson ended the campaign with 21 goals, 11 assists 164 shots on net, 139 hits and 72 PIM in 69 contests. The winger will likely be good to go for training camp in the fall, where he'll be in consideration for a top-six role once again.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hurt in Tuesday's win Anderson (lower body) was hurt after a fall late in the third period, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
Impact Anderson fell and sustained a hard collision while trying to go for an empty-net goal. Given the late nature of his injury, more information isn't expected Tuesday. The Canadiens' next game is Thursday in Boston, but since Anderson needed help getting off the ice, he seems unlikely to be available for that contest.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes off Penguins Anderson scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh. He added three shots on net, four hits and two penalty minutes to his line over 18:52 of ice time.
Impact Anderson polished off the Penguins with his third goal in the last four contests. The scoring burst tied him for the second on the team with Nick Suzuki at 21 goals, trailing only the injured Cole Caufield (shoulder). The power forward's previous career high was 27 over 82 games in 2018-19 when he was with the Blue Jackets.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens snap seven-game losing streak, beat Penguins 6-4
Anthony Richard scored the winning goal in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday nightMARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lehkonen scores 2 as Avalanche beat Canadiens 8-4
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in Colorado’s four-goal first period, and the Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-4MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires a shortie Anderson scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers. He also had two shots on net and three hits over 22:06 of ice time.
Impact Chris Tierney and Anderson were off the races after a Patrick Kane turnover, and Anderson fired the puck over Igor Shesterkin's glove for his first shorthanded marker of the season. He's up to 19 goals, second on the team behind Nick Suzuki.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zibanejad nets SO winner, Kane scores, Rangers top Canadiens
Mika Zibanejad scored the shootout winner and Patrick Kane scored his first goal with New York as the Rangers rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
