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Back in lineup Barron had one block and one hit in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Barron was back in the active lineup after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. He lined up on the third pair with Jayden Struble and finished minus-2 over 10:52 of ice time. Barron's return prompted the Habs to make Arber Xhekaj a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Thursday Barron (upper body) is set to return to the Canadiens' lineup for Thursday's road game against the Capitals.

Impact Barron has been unavailable for Montreal's last three games due to an upper-body injury, but he traveled with the team ahead of its road trip and will return to the ice in Washington, along with Kaiden Guhle (upper body). Over his first seven appearances of the season, Barron has recorded a goal on eight shots while also racking up 13 hits and eight blocked shots.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel with team Barron (upper body) will join the Canadiens on their upcoming two-game road trip, which will begin Thursday in Washington, Montreal announced Wednesday.

Impact Barron has missed the Canadiens' past three games, but it appears he might be close to returning. He has a goal, 13 hits and eight blocks across seven appearances in 2024-25. When Barron is ready to return, he will likely serve on the third pairing while Arber Xhekaj, who has dressed in Montreal's past three games, might be a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Barron (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Seattle, per Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.

Impact Despite participating in Tuesday's morning skate, Barron will miss his third straight outing. He has one goal, eight shots on net, eight blocked shots and 13 hits across seven appearances this season. Arber Xhekaj will remain in the lineup against the Kraken due to Barron's absence.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Barron (upper body) isn't warming up with Montreal ahead of Sunday's game against the Flyers, Jonathan Bernier of The Montreal Journal reports.

Impact Barron suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday against the Rangers and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Kraken, while Arber Xhekaj will remain in the lineup Sunday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Barron (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Blues.

Impact Barron will miss at least one game after being injured in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers. He has one goal, eight shots on net, eight blocked shots and 13 hits across seven appearances this season. Barron will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Arber Xhekaj.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal’s Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty...

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Day-to-day with upper-body injury Barron (upper body) won't participate in Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day.

Impact Barron left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers due to the injury. He has a goal, 13 hits and eight blocks in seven appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus St. Louis, then Arber Xhekaj might draw back into the lineup after spending Montreal's past two games in the press box.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Can't finish contest Barron (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Rangers after receiving a high hit from Jacob Trouba, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Barron was hit in the third period and didn't return to the contest, finishing with 15:01 of ice time. There was no update after the game, leaving the defenseman questionable for Saturday's game versus the Blues. If Barron can't play, Arber Xhekaj will likely return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Jacob Trouba Catches Justin Barron With Crushing Hit

OCTOBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Scores on wraparound Barron scored a goal on two shots, blocked one shot and delivered two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Barron gave Montreal an early lead when he scored on a wraparound shot, beating a slow-to-react David Rittich. It was the first point of the season for Barron, who showed some offensive proclivity in 2023-24, when he recorded 7-6-13 over 48 games.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens have some decisions to make on the blue line Justin Barron will likely stay with Habs for same reason goalie Cayden Primeau did last season, while Jayden Struble could be odd man out.

OCTOBER 4 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

This could be a make-or-break season for Canadiens' Justin Barron Rearguard knows the key to earning a regular spot in Montreal is to improve defensively and earn head coach Martin St. Louis's trust.

OCTOBER 1 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Signs two-year contract Barron signed a two-year, $2.3 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday.

Impact Barron accounted for seven goals, 13 points, 60 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 61 hits across 48 regular-season contests with the Canadiens in 2023-24. He also had two tallies and 11 points in 32 regular-season outings with AHL Laval last campaign. The 22-year-old blueliner will compete for a depth spot on Montreal's roster during training camp.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Barron was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.

Impact Barron had seven goals, 13 points, 16 PIM, 61 hits and 59 blocks in 48 contests with the Canadiens this season. He has also provided two goals and 11 points in 30 outings with Laval. Montreal's campaign is over, but the 22-year-old should factor into the big club's plans for the 2024-25 campaign. Before that, though, Barron will need a new contract, because he's set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Barron was called up from AHL Laval on Saturday.

Impact The Canadiens are down a pair of defensemen, as Arber Xhekal (upper body) and Kaiden Guhle (upper body) will not be available Saturday versus Toronto. Barron has played 41 games at the NHL level this season, scoring six times and adding six assists. He will likely be on the third pairing with Johnny Kovacevic.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Barron was assigned to AHL Laval on Monday.

Impact Barron has supplied six goals, 12 points, 51 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and 37 hits in 41 games this season. His demotion could lead to Johnny Kovacevic's return to the lineup or to a possible recall of Arber Xhekaj from the minors.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Barron had an assist, two shots on net and one hit over 18:03 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Barron and partner Kaiden Guhle helped set up Sean Monahan's first-period goal that put the Canadiens on top. The assist snapped a season-high eight-game drought without a point. Barron has six goals, six assists, 47 shots, 36 hits, 50 blocks and 16 PIM over 37 games.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets overtime winner Monday Barron netted a goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Jets on Monday.

Impact Barron accounted for the game-winning goal, scoring on the power play at 1:09 of the extra frame. It was both his first GWG and PPG of the 2023-24 campaign. Through 28 contests this season, he has six markers and 11 points. The 22-year-old also registered two assists in his previous contest Saturday, making this just the second time this year he's recorded at least a point in consecutive appearances -- the other instance was from Oct. 23-24.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barron scores in OT to lift Canadiens to 3-2 win over Jets

Justin Barron scored a power-play goal 1:09 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points in win Barron had two assists and two shots on net over 17:55 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Barron assisted on both of Josh Anderson's second-period tallies. The two-assist night was Barron's first multi-point effort and snapped a five-game run without a point, his longest such drought of the season. Barron has five goals, five assists, 32 shots, 30 hits and 46 blocked shots over 27 games.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows offense in OT loss Barron scored a goal on one shot and blocked three shots over 19:24 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Barron stemmed Detroit's early onslaught, scoring Montreal's first goal with seven seconds left in the first period to close the Wings' lead to 3-1. His pinch led to a Nick Suzuki shot that was blocked but right onto the stick of Barron, who had moved into the crease to deposit his fifth goal in 21 games. The 22-year-old blueliner has a 21.7 shooting percentage and is tied for sixth among defensemen in tallies.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends assist in win Barron notched an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Barron has a goal and an assist over his last three games, providing a little offense from the blue line. He's holding down a top-four role, mainly through his defensive play. The blueliner has six points, 26 blocked shots, 21 hits, 13 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 16 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes gap late Barron scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots, delivered two hits and had a two-minute penalty over 22:12 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.

Impact The Canadiens pulled the goalie and were pressing to score two goals late, when Barron closed the deficit to one. He was positioned in the high slot, stick cocked and ready to fire, and finished a feed from Cole Caufield. That he was on the ice in that situation is a telling sign that Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis believes in the offensive potential Barron showed last season (15 points, 39 games). The defenseman has four tallies on 13 shots (30.8 SH%) and five points over 14 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Barron had an assist and two shots on net over 19:23 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Barron and Jordan Harris picked up the assists on Christian Dvorak's third-period goal. The two defensemen didn't do much on the play, as Dvorak, with speed through the neutral zone, finished his rush with a beautiful wrister. It was the fourth point in three games for Barron, whose other three points are goals. The 21-year-old, who was drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft by Colorado, wasn't known for his offense coming up, but Barron has shown flashes in his short time with Montreal. He's currently a member of the second-unit power play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Barron scores in OT to lift Canadiens to 3-2 win over Jets