Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the season because of a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. The 22-year-old was hurt in only the second game of the season against Chicago last week. It's an awful blow for Dach, who already sat out a big chunk of last season. He had started the 2023-24 campaign superbly, dishing out two assists in Montreal's season opener against Toronto. Alex Newhook has replaced Dach as the second-line center, while Tanner Pearson also joined the line in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.
Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (lower body) suffered a significant lower-body injury in Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is expected to be out indefinitely. This is unfortunate news for the Canadiens, Dach, and his fantasy managers, as Dach was off to a strong start as the Habs second-line center, posting two assists, three shots on goal, and three hits in his first two games of the season. Alex Newhook will replace Dach on the second line and provides some upside for those looking to replace Dach.
Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach had his night cut short by a lower-body injury on Saturday versus the Blackhawks. Dach lasted less than five minutes against his former team, getting hurt when a hit from Chicago defenseman Jarred Tinordi sent him flying to the Blackhawks bench. The severity of the issue is unknown and it's not clear he will be in the lineup next time out against the Wild on Tuesday. Dach has started the season on the second line next to Alex Newhook and Juraj Slafkovsky, and he kicked off the campaign in style on Wednesday by notching two assists against Toronto.
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) has been ruled out for at least one week of action. He's been dealing with health issues all year and it's limited Dach to only 58 appearances. The 22-year-old only recently returned from a lower-body issue and was able to play just four times before going down with another injury. Despite the injury problems, Dach has enjoyed a career year in Montreal, logging 14 goals and 38 points. Jesse Ylonen has replaced Dach among the top six. He's been held off the score sheet just once in his last seven appearances, which should definitely draw some attention from fantasy managers.
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old has been out of action for 16 games, but he's now finally ready to return from a lower-body problem. Dach has done well on a struggling team, registering 12 goals and 23 assists in 54 appearances. He's set to skate on the first line with Nick Suzuki and Rafael Harvey-Pinard, and the talented forward should also see action with the first power-play unit. Montreal will also welcome back Brendan Gallagher (lower body), who has been unavailable since Jan. 3.
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (illness) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. He is sidelined for the first time this season after falling sick earlier in the week. The 22-year-old has done well during his first year in Canada, recording 12 goals and 23 assists in 54 games with 99 shots on goal, 46 hits and 36 blocked shots. His next chance to return comes on Tuesday versus New Jersey. Alex Belzile has joined the top six in Dach's absence.
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach netted two goals Wednesday night, helping the team beat Vancouver 5-2. He ended up with the game-winning goal and also had the team's final tally. Dach was plus-two for the game and finished with four shots overall while adding one hit to his stat line in 17:16 of action. The 21-year-old is now on a nice run of nine points in six games. The Canadiens simply don't want to lie down and Dach is having a great start to the campaign, with four goals and eight assists to his name in 14 games. He has secured a spot on the top line and also skates on the first power-play unit, so fantasy managers should really consider picking him up.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed center Kirby Dach to a four-year, $13.45 million contract. After recently trading for the 21-year-old center, the Canadiens decided he was worth locking up at $3.36 million per season. Dach has substantial potential as the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft, but in his three seasons in Chicago he didn't live up to it, posting just 59 points in 152 games. He will likely start as Montreal's third-line center, meaning his value will be limited. If he plays well, he should see a significant role increase on a mediocre Canadiens team, so he is someone to keep an eye on.
Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach is questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo with an illness. He skipped the morning skate with a non-COVID illness and the chances of him featuring against the Sabres don't seem very high. Dach has been centering the third line. He's also logged time on the second power-play unit and has collected 23 points in 63 games this season. Meanwhile, Philipp Kurashev and Tyler Johnson (concussion) are set to re-enter the frame on Monday, with the latter returning from a six-game absence.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach landed on the league's COVID-19 list on Thursday, and he will be unavailable to play against Montreal. Dach has tallied six goals and has added eight helpers in the 2021-22 campaign. Playing in 36 contests, the 20-year-old has 62 shots on goal while averaging over 19:00 minutes of ice time per game. Losing Dach for potentially a few games hurts the Blackhawks offensively, but he is not a factor in fantasy hockey.
Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach (wrist) will miss Tuesday's clash with Carolina after aggravating scar tissue in his right wrist. The Blackhawks are officially eliminated from playoff contention, so they can start resting their banged-up guys. Dach has notched two goals and 10 points in 18 appearances this season. Chicago has only three games left after Tuesday, so it's possible that the 20-year-old won't see the ice again in 2020-21. Collin Delia, who is winless in three appearances this season, gets the start in goal on Tuesday.
Kirby Dach Made Season Debut For Blackhawks On Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks Kirby Dach has been out with a wrist injury since playing for Canada in the World Junior Championship back in December of last year. Dach had one shot on goal and logged 19:04 minutes of ice time in his first game appearance. He centered the Blackhawks third line. Last season Dach played in 64 regular-season games, recording eight goals and 15 assists. Once Dach finds his conditioning, he should be a valuable asset in fantasy hockey.
Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach (wrist) is out for the next four to five months after fracturing his wrist at the World Junior Championships. The 19-year-old missed out on captaining Team Canada at the tournament, and now he may miss the entire NHL season. It is a tough blow for the fourth overall pick from 2019, who had serious breakout potential in fantasy formats. Now, someone like Pius Suter may see an expanded role in the Blackhawks top six to start the year.
