OCTOBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KIRBY DACH #77 - CENTER - MONTREAL CANADIENS
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12 A
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Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach will be expected to produce offensively by improving defensively Martin St. Louis feels unlocking the full potential of Suzuki and Dach will come more from their play without the puck than with it.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NHL.COM
Set for camp Dach (upper body) will be ready to take part in training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Dach, who sat out the final eight games of the 2022-23 campaign, notched 14 goals and 38 points in 58 appearances last season. He will compete for a top-six role and a spot on Montreal's first power-play unit during camp.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 4, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Jack Todd: Canadiens made tangible progress this season and the future is bright Key elements of the rebuild are in place: The Nick Suzuki-Cole Caufield duo, Mike Matheson, Kirby Dach, and five talented young defencemen.
APRIL 14, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Florida visits Montreal after shootout victory
The Florida Panthers visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtimeMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 3-2MARCH 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 DevilsMARCH 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 RangersMARCH 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 matchupFEBRUARY 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 streakFEBRUARY 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 HurricanesFEBRUARY 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
