Panthers visit the Canadiens after Bennett's 2-goal showing
The Florida Panthers visit the Montreal Canadiens after Sam Bennett scored two goals in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple LeafsMARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KIRBY DACH #77 - CENTER - MONTREAL CANADIENS
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1.47 S/G
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12 A
1.47 S/G
Moves to IR Dach (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Dach has missed the last three games and had season-ending knee surgery Friday. He produced 10 goals, 12 assists, 100 hits and 84 shots across 57 games this season. Montreal expects the 24-year-old forward to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens forward Dach set to miss remainder of season after undergoing knee surgery BROSSARD, Que. - Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the NHL season.
FEBRUARY 28 • THESTAR.COM
Canadiens F Kirby Dach (knee) out for season Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the season following right knee surgery, the team announced on Friday.Dach, 24,...
FEBRUARY 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
Canadiens F Kirby Dach (knee) out for season Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the season following right knee surgery, the team announced on Friday.Dach, 24,...
FEBRUARY 28 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Undergoes knee surgery Dach had surgery on his right knee Friday.
Impact The Canadiens said that the surgery was successful but there is no timetable for his return at this time. Dach missed the previous two games and is likely to miss at least a month of action, if not more. Dach had 10 goals and 12 assists across 57 games this season, before the injury.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Medical update on Kirby Dach | Montréal Canadiens He underwent successful surgery to his right knee
FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM
Unavailable Thursday Dach (lower body) will not play against San Jose on Thursday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Impact Dach's status will be updated Friday, ruling him out of Thursday's tilt. The 24-year-old will miss his second straight game. He has 10 goals, 12 assists, 100 hits and 84 shots on goal over 57 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Tuesday Dach (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Tuesday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Impact Dach will sit out at least one game after missing Monday's practice. He has generated 10 goals, 22 points, 84 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and 100 hits through 57 games this season. Owen Beck will replace Dach in Tuesday's lineup.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with lower-body injury Dach (lower body) is being evaluated and won't participate in Monday's practice.
Impact Dach has accounted for 10 goals, 22 points, 84 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and 100 hits through 57 games this season. The Canadiens recalled Owen Beck from AHL Laval on Monday. If Dach and Michael Pezzetta (lower body) can't play against Carolina on Tuesday, Beck could draw into the lineup.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes assist in loss Dach logged an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.
Impact Dach has three helpers over his last two outings. He assisted on Logan Mailloux's tally in the third period of this contests. Dach continues to play in a second-line role and is now at 22 points, 82 shots on net, 93 hits, 34 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-27 rating through 54 appearances. His physical play is a plus, but the offense doesn't outweigh his iffy numbers in other areas.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Earns two helpers in win Dach notched a pair of assists and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
Impact Dach helped out on an Alex Newhook tally in the second period and Brendan Gallagher's power-play goal in the third. The 24-year-old Dach has three multi-point efforts over his last 11 contests, earning four goals and three assists in that span. While he hasn't been very consistent, he's at least chipping in semi-regularly on offense. The center has 10 goals, 11 helpers, seven power-play points, 82 shots on net, 89 hits, 38 PIM, 34 blocked shots and a minus-26 rating through 53 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Armia scores short-handed tiebreaking goal late in 3rd as Canadiens beat Sharks 4-3
Joel Armia scored a short-handed tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to snap a five-game losing streakFEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devils visit the Canadiens following Mercer's 2-goal game
The New Jersey Devils visit the Montreal Canadiens after Dawson Mercer scored two goals in the Devils' 5-1 win over the Boston BruinsJANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies in loss Dach scored a goal on one shot in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. He added two hits and two PIM.
Impact Dach's wraparound backhander in the second period cut the Red Wings lead to 3-1. The tally continued a productive stretch for the winger, who has eight goals over the last 14 outings.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Larkin has a goal and an assist in 700th game, Red Wings end slide with 4-2 win over Canadiens
Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Cana...JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues hot stretch Dach scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Toronto.
Impact Dach scored the first of Montreal's three first-period goals, and it looked like the Habs were cruising when they took a 3-0 lead into the first intermission. The tally was Dach's seventh in the last 11 outings, during which he has eight points. He had nine through the first 34 games played, and it could be that he's finally over the knee injury that cost him all but two games in 2023-24.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs score 7 unanswered goals to erase 3-goal deficit and rout Canadiens 7-3
The Toronto Maple Leafs scored seven unanswered goals to overcome a three-goal first-period deficit for a 7-3 win over the Montreal CanadiensJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores twice Tuesday Dach scored a pair of goals, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Utah.
Impact Dach gave the Canadiens their first lead with a goal at 18:34 of the second period. He also added an insurance tally late in the third. The 23-year-old has looked good lately with six goals and an assist over his last nine contests. For the season, the second-line center has eight goals, 16 points, 70 shots on net, 70 hits, 32 PIM and a minus-23 rating through 43 appearances, but it looks like his game has taken an upward turn in recent weeks.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Kirby Dach scores twice as Canadiens beat Utah 5-3
Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes on power play Dach scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.
Impact Dach remains on sizzle since the holiday break -- he has four goals and an assist over his last six games. Two of those points have come on the power play, which corresponds with his move to the top unit. The 23-year-old is also on the second line at even strength. Dach has six goals, 14 points, 64 shots on net, 65 hits, 28 PIM, 26 blocked shots and a minus-23 rating over 40 appearances this season, but he's trending in the right direction now.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Suzuki scores in OT to give Canadiens 5-4 win over Canucks
Nick Suzuki scored a power-play goal 48 seconds into overtime and also had two assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dach, Caufield score in shootout to lift the Canadiens 2-1 over the Avalanche
Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield scored in the shootout, Jakub Dobes had 22 saves in regulation, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday nightJANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soderblom stops 38 shots as Blackhawks end 5-game skid with 4-2 win over Canadiens
Arvid Soderblom made 38 saves, Nick Foligno scored twice and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game slide with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday nightJANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supplies game winner Dach scored a goal on three shots, blocked one shot and had a hit in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Vegas.
Impact Dach completed Montreal's comeback from a 2-0 first-period deficit, when he slid a puck through the five hole of Vegas goalie Adin Hill midway through the third period. It's been a rough start to the season for Dach, who has just five goals over 37 outings, but he along with several other Canadiens have emerged from a funk. He's potted three goals over the last three games.
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