KIRBY DACH NEWS

Will miss at least a week Dach (upper body) will be sidelined for at least one week.

Impact The Canadiens' final game of the campaign is in two weeks, so Dach could end up missing the rest of the season with his upper-body injury. If that ends up coming to fruition, the 22-year-old forward would finish the year having collected 14 goals and 38 points through 58 appearances.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Dach (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Impact Dach earned two goals and one assist in four outings after returning from a 16-game absence. He had been out with a lower-body injury. He has registered 38 points, 107 shots on goal and 53 hits in 58 contests this campaign. Dach will be replaced in the lineup by Chris Tierney, who was originally going to be a healthy scratch because of the NHL debut of Sean Farrell.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two points in loss Dach logged two power-play points -- a goal and an assist -- and had three shots on net over 24:00 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Boston.

Impact Positioned at the side of the net, Dach finished off a perfect feed from Mike Matheson for his 14th goal of the season -- fifth on the power play -- and his second tally in as many games. He's produced three points overall in the two games since returning from a 16-game absence due to a lower-body injury. With Josh Anderson (ankle) done for the season, players like Dach will be looked on to take up some offensive slack. He's reborn with the Canadiens after the first-round pick stumbled in Chicago; Dach has a career-high 36 points (14 on the power play) over 55 games for Montreal.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pastrnak gets 49th goal, Bruins top Montreal, 5th win in row

David Pastrnak scored his 49th goal, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins overcame a sluggish performance to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 for their fift...

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores upon return Dach scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning. He added one hit and one blocked shot over 20:44 of ice time.

Impact Dach returned to the ice after missing 16 games with a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old made an impact early, scoring his 13th goal midway through the first period. He was back on the top line, which has changed frequently of late, along with Nick Suzuki and Rafael Harvey-Pinard.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dach, Drouin get Canadiens started in 3-2 win over Lightning

Kirby Dach and Jonathan Drouin scored in the first period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing against Lightning Dach (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Luc Gelinas of RDS.com reports.

Impact Dach returns following a 16-game stint on the sidelines due to his lower-body problem. Prior to his absence, the natural center was rolling with six goals and five assists over his previous 13 contests, including four power-play points. With his return to the lineup, Dach is set to retake a first-line role and should be in the mix for a power-play spot as well.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal takes losing streak into game against New Jersey

The Montreal Canadiens look to end a five-game skid when they play the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still no timeline to return Dach (lower body) remains out indefinitely.

Impact Dach has been out since Feb. 16, and it's unclear at this point if he'll be back before the end of the regular season. Until he returns to the ice, it's safe to assume Dach will remain out.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens take on the Rangers on losing streak

The Montreal Canadiens will try to stop their four-game skid when they take on the New York Rangers

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose hosts Montreal in a non-conference matchup

The San Jose Sharks and the Montreal Canadiens will play in a non-conference matchup

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens take home winning streak into matchup with the Senators

The Montreal Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out indefinitely Dach (lower body) won't travel with the Canadiens and is considered out indefinitely.

Impact Dach is likely to be out at least until March 7 versus the Hurricanes, though the indefinite label is concerning. The 22-year-old has already missed five games and will likely add four more to that total before he could potentially return.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Dach (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Senators, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dach is set for a fifth straight absence due to an illness that stemmed from a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old hasn't resumed skating yet, so it's unclear when he might return to the Canadiens' lineup. They begin a road trip Tuesday in San Jose, and he could be ruled out for the trip if head coach Martin St. Louis updates Dach's status before the team heads west.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Dach (lower body) will not play in Philadelphia on Friday.

Impact Dach was originally thought to be suffering from a non-COVID illness, but upon further examination, it was deemed to be a lower-body injury. Dach is having the best season of his NHL career, with 12 goals and 35 points in 54 games, including five goals and 14 points on the power play.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Dach (illness) will not travel with the team for Tuesday's road clash with the Devils, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite not making the initial trip with the team, Dach could still link up with the Hab ahead of Friday's matchup with the Flyers. It will be the third straight game on the shelf for Dach due to his lingering illness. Prior to his absence, the 22-year-old center was performing well with four goals and two assists in his last seven contests, including a pair of power-play goals.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Dach (illness) skated briefly Saturday morning but won't play Saturday per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Dach is still dealing with an illness that kept him out of Thursday's game in Carolina and he'll now miss a second game. The 22-year-old Dach has a career best 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) through 54 games this season. Alex Belzile will move up to the second line in Dach's absence.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens bring win streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kirby Dach's former Blackhawks teammates saw the potential he's realizing with the Canadiens Patrick Kane and Tyler Johnson always knew Kirby Dach would be an effective NHL player and they're happy to see it happening in Montreal.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Continues scoring run Dach logged a short-handed assist and one shot on goal over 17:37 of ice time in Sunday's 6-2 win over Edmonton.

Impact Dach helped finish off the Oilers, feeding Christian Dvorak for a shortie in the third period for the Canadiens' final tally. The fourth-year forward, who has hit the scoresheet in three straight contests, has 12 points over his last 14 games.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catching up with former Blackhawks DeBrincat, Hagel and more Most of the 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks who found a new home are thriving this season. John Dietz gives updates on Alex DeBrincat, Brandon Ha...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Sends game into OT Dach scored a goal on his lone shot in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders. He added three hits and one blocked shot over 19:29 of ice time.

Impact Dach's one shot was a redirect of a Mike Matheson pass that eluded Semyon Varlamov to the far side. It tied the game at 3-3 and set up OT. The tally was his second in two games and gave him five points (four goals) over the last five contests. After a stretch on the top line earlier this season ignited his offense, Dach's turned himself into a competent second-line point-producer that doesn't need the comfy confines of the team's most gifted offensive talents.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheson scores in OT for Canadiens, beat Isles 4-3

Mike Matheson scored in overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens over the New York Islanders 4-3

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens play the Islanders after Harvey-Pinard's 2-goal performance

The Montreal Canadiens host the New York Islanders after Rafael Harvey-Pinard's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Canadiens' 5-4 loss

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tkachuk's late goal lifts Senators over Canadiens 5-4

Brady Tkachuk scored at 18:41 of the third period to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS