KIRBY DACH NEWS

Cowan: Andrei Markov's comeback could serve as inspiration for Canadiens' Kirby Dach Former Habs blue-line great had three knee surgeries within 18 months, but bounced back to finish career with 990 career games.

DECEMBER 3 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Moves to IR Dach (foot) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Dach has missed the last three games and could be out until late December. He has five goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 21 hits across 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the fiesty younger brother of bruising defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Frida...

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Canadiens bring losing streak into game against the Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Washington Capitals

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Canadiens confirm the worst for Kirby Dach. Another major injury for the Montreal Canadiens early in the season.

NOVEMBER 17 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Deadspin | Canadiens F Kirby Dach (foot) out 4-6 weeks Deadspin | Canadiens F Kirby Dach (foot) out 4-6 weeks

NOVEMBER 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Montreal Canadiens announce terrible news after latest injury update on Kirby Dach The Montreal Canadiens announce they will be without another key forward, shortly after losing Patrik Laine for a big stretch of the 2025-26...

NOVEMBER 16 • BOLAVIP.COM

Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is out for four to six weeks with a fractured foot

The Montreal Canadiens say forward Kirby Dach will miss the next four to six weeks because of a fractured foot

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Canadiens Announce Unfortunate Kirby Dach News on Sunday The Canadiens confirmed Kirby Dach's foot injury Sunday and announced his return timeline.

NOVEMBER 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Canadiens lose Kirby Dach for 4 to 6 weeks with fractured foot The Habs' injury list keeps growing as the team calls up Joshua Roy from the AHL's Laval Rocket ahead of Monday's game in Columbus.

NOVEMBER 16 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Will be out for awhile Dach (fractured foot) will miss the next 4-6 weeks, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Dach was in the midst of a four-goal month of November so far, but this news will put the Canadiens center's season on hold for a bit. The 24-year-old has five goals and two assists in 15 games this season with a minus-2 rating. It's a big opportunity for Joshua Roy, called up Sunday, to gain some traction with the team and play meaningful minutes in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Media op: Dach | Montréal Canadiens Kirby Dach addresses the media following Monday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

NOVEMBER 10 • NHL.COM

Canadiens: Will This Be Dach's Big Bounce Back Season? Kirby Dach is back on track and that's great news for the Montreal Canadiens, but they still need to be patient with him.

NOVEMBER 10 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Adds late goal Dach scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Dach picked off a pass and scored on a breakaway late in the third period. He's now racked up four goals over his last three games despite primarily featuring in a bottom-six role in that span. The Canadiens' offense is pretty good, so there are goals to go around, and Dach's talented enough to get his share. He's at seven points, 19 shots on net, 13 hits, 11 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-2 rating over 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs. UTA: Dach | Montréal Canadiens Kirby Dach addresses the media following Saturday's 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth at the Bell Centre

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Cole Caufield scores twice in the Canadiens' 6-2 victory over the Mammoth

Cole Caufield scored twice, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Stays warm in overtime loss Dach scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Impact Dach has three goals over his last two games. The 24-year-old had been dropped to the fourth line earlier in the season, but his recent rebound in performance has gotten him back into the middle six. Overall, he has four goals, two helpers, 17 shots on net, 12 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Bratt scores in OT to give Devils 4-3 win over Canadiens

Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway 1:33 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Canadiens visit the Devils after Dach's 2-goal performance

The Montreal Canadiens visit the New Jersey Devils after Kirby Dach scored two goals in the Canadiens' 5-4 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Two quick goals not quite enough Dach scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Dach cut the score to 3-1 early in the second period to queue Montreal's comeback. He fired a rebound off the end boards from deep in the right circle that beat Dan Vladar. Then 1:03 later, he snapped a one-timer into the left side of a gaping net from the bottom of the left circle on a cross-ice pass from Ivan Demidov. Dach snapped a five-game goal drought. He has three goals, two assists and 15 shots in 10 contests this seasons.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead

Bobby Brink scored twice, Trevor Zegras had the shootout winner and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Tuesday night after blowing a three-goal lead

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Kirby Dach with a Goal vs. Philadelphia Flyers | Montréal Canadiens Kirby Dach (Montréal Canadiens) with a Goal vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 11/04/2025

NOVEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

Ready to rock Dach (lower body) will return to the lineup in Edmonton on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Dach missed three games with the injury. The center has one goal and one assist in five games this season. Dach is expected to center the second line, alongside Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher versus the Oilers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE