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Kaiden Guhle • D • Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle Leads Montreal To Playoff-Clinching Victory

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle scored two goals in their playoff-clinching victory on Wednesday evening over the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle opened the scoring in the first period when he found the back of the net on a snapshot. Later in the second period, Guhle would score his second goal of the contest, on another snapshot. He also logged three shots on goal, seven hits, and an impressive three blocked shots. Before Wednesday's contest, the 23-year-old was riding a five-game scoreless streak. He was still effective in other parts of the game during this stretch as he logged 14 hits and 12 blocked shots. This victory earned them the No. 2 wild card in the Eastern Conference, which set them up for a matchup against the Washington Capitals. Guhle remains a value play in DFS during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

23 hours ago

Ivan Demidov • RW • Canadiens

Ivan Demidov To Make His NHL Debut Monday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov will make his NHL debut in Monday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 19-year-old is coming off an outstanding KHL campaign, during which he broke Kirill Kaprizov's U-20 scoring record with 49 points (19 goals, 30 assists) in 65 appearances. He looks to have a bright future but seems ready to contribute immediately for a Montreal team with a mediocre scoring record this season. In his debut, Demidov is set to skate on a line with Joel Armia and Alex Newhook and should get opportunities on the power play.

3 days ago

Nick Suzuki • C • Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Tallies Two Points On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. Suzuki tallied the secondary assist on Cole Caufield's 37th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the third, Suzuki would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This outing extended his current point streak to six games. During this stretch, he has scored six goals and added six helpers. He has posted five multi-point outings during this recent surge. Before this stretch, Suzuki was still very productive on the scoresheet, tallying nine points (three goals) over his last six contests. Through 78 games this season, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a career year, tallying 86 points. He will look to stay hot on Friday, facing Ottawa.

Apr 9

Jakub Dobes • G • Canadiens

Jakub Dobes Leads The Way On Sunday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes stood tall in Sunday's victory over the Nashville Predators. Dobes stopped 36 of the 37 shots he saw en route to picking up the victory. The Predators had more than double Montreal's shot total, but Dobes was able to keep the door shut. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Steven Stamkos scored on a wrist shot. Dobes has not been given a start since March 27 (six games), as Sam Montembeault has been deployed as the workhorse. This was also a much-needed bounce-back outing for Dobes, as he posted a 4.24 GAA with a .862 save percentage over his last four appearances. During this stretch, he held a 0-2-1 record. Fantasy managers should only consider streaming Dobes in favorable matchups down the stretch.

Apr 7

Sam Montembeault • G • Canadiens

Sam Montembeault Looks To Extend Winning Streak Against Flyers

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will chase a fourth consecutive win in Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 28-year-old has blown hot and cold all season and is currently in the midst of a positive run, defeating the Florida Panthers in back-to-back games and taking care of the Boston Bruins last time out. The run of victories has improved Montembeault's record to 28-23-6. He has registered four shutouts, a 2.86 goals-against average, and a .900 save percentage. The bookmakers have made Montreal a -175 favorite for Saturday's game; however, it may prove to be a challenging contest against a team that has also won three consecutive games entering Saturday. Philadelphia's winning streak began with a 6-4 victory at home against the Canadiens.

Apr 5

Nick Suzuki • C • Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Has Goal, Assist On Thursday

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki scored a goal and added an assist during their 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening. In the second frame, Suzuki would tally the primary helper on Cole Caufield's 35th goal of the campaign. Later in the third, Suzuki would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This was his third-straight multi-point outing. During this recent surge, Suzuki has found the back of the net four times and added three helpers in just three total games. Over his last 19 contests, Suzuki has been very productive, scoring 11 goals and adding 18 helpers, with 11 of his total points coming on the power play. He remains a must-start option in all fantasy formats when the Canadiens face the Flyers on Saturday evening.

Apr 4

Lane Hutson • D • Canadiens

Lane Hutson Dishes Out Three Helpers In Overtime Victory

Montreal Canadiens rookie Lane Hutson tallied three assists during their 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Hutson tallied the secondary assist on Josh Anderson's goal. In the third, he would tally the primary helper on Nick Suzuki's game-tying goal. In overtime, he would tally the secondary assist on Suzuki's second goal of the game, which sealed the victory. This was Hutson's second-straight contest in which he tallied three helpers. Over his previous 10 games, the 21-year-old has scored one goal and added an impressive 12 assists. During this stretch, four of his helpers came on the power play. Through 74 total games this season, the rookie has performed at an elite level in the offensive zone, tallying 57 helpers with 24 of them coming on the power play.

Apr 2

Lane Hutson • D • Canadiens

Lane Hutson Continues Special Campaign With Hat Trick Of Assists

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson set up three goals in Sunday's 4-2 road win against the Florida Panthers. He helped out Patrik Laine and Juraj Slafkovsky in power-play situations and bagged an even-strength assist when Nick Suzuki scored the game-winning tally. This marks Hutson's 14th multi-assist game of the season, tying him with Larry Murphy for the second most in a season by a rookie defenseman in NHL history. Chris Chelios holds the all-time record with 16. Hutson has nine more games to catch him. The 21-year-old is also aiming to break Chelios' franchise record for the most points scored by a rookie defenseman, which stands at 64 points. Hutson has accumulated 59 points (five goals, 54 assists) in 73 appearances.

Mar 30

Nick Suzuki • C • Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Notches Three Points In Sunday's Win

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki added three points to his tally in Sunday's surprising 4-2 victory against the Florida Panthers. The Canadiens captain recorded a pair of power-play assists and potted the game-winning goal early in the third period. This marks the seventh time Suzuki has posted at least three points in a single game this season. Four of these instances have occurred since late February, as Suzuki is finishing the campaign strong. He has matched his offensive output from last year with 77 points (22 goals, 52 assists) in 73 appearances and will go after his new scoring record when the Canadiens and Panthers meet up for a rematch in Montreal on Tuesday night.

Mar 30

Kaiden Guhle • D • Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle Back In Action Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle has missed 19 games since undergoing surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. He will partner with Lane Hutson on the second defensive pairing. While Guhle primarily does the dirty work on defense for Montreal, having recorded 100 blocks and 67 hits this season, he has also contributed offensively. Across 44 games, Guhle has scored four goals and provided 10 assists.

Mar 28

Kaiden Guhle • D • Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle Will Travel With Team

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Guhle has been sidelined since the end of January due to this injury. However, it appears the 23-year-old is nearing a return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening in St. Louis. If Guhle cannot suit up in this contest, he could return on Friday evening when the Canadiens travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers. Through 44 total contests this season, the former 16th-overall selection from the 2020 NHL Draft has found the back of the net four times and added 10 helpers. However, Guhle carries high fantasy value in category leagues as he logged 67 hits (1.5 per game) and 100 blocked shots (2.3 per game).

Mar 24

Christian Dvorak • C • Canadiens

Christian Dvorak Tallies Four Points On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak tallied four points during their victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Dvorak opened the scoring by finding the back of the net in the first period. Then, in the final period, Dvorak would tally three helpers. One of his helpers was a secondary assist, while the other two were primary assists. This outing extended his point streak to two games. Before this two-game stretch, the 29-year-old was riding a five-game scoreless streak. Through 67 total contests this season, Dvorak has found the back of the net just eight times and added 17 helpers. Given his role in the Montreal middle six, he will only have value in deeper formats and is not a viable option in DFS competitions.

Mar 19

Joel Armia • RW • Canadiens

Joel Armia Expected To Return On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (hand) is on track to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. He was unavailable for Wednesday's clash against the Seattle Kraken due to an arm injury. Patrik Laine took Armia's spot in the lineup, returning from an illness. On Saturday, Michael Pezzetta is expected to make way for Armia in the lineup. The Finnish forward will partner Emil Heineman and Jake Evans on the fourth line. Armia has procured only one point over his past 12 appearances, but he has been Montreal's sixth-highest scoring forward this season with 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 64 games.

Mar 15

Patrik Laine • LW • Canadiens

Patrik Laine Returns To Action Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. He returns to action after missing two games due to an illness, replacing Joel Armia (upper body) in the lineup. Laine's fantasy stock had been trending down recently, as he has averaged only 11:35 of ice time this month. The Finnish forward has finished pointless in 10 of his last 14 appearances. For the season, Laine has managed 14 goals and 24 points in 34 outings.

Mar 13

Jakub Dobes • G • Canadiens

Jakub Dobes Starting On Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Canadiens travel to Seattle to face the Kraken. Dobes has been deployed as the clear No. 2 option behind Sam Montembeault throughout the season. Over his last two outings, Dobes has held a 1-1 record with a .939 save percentage and a 1.53 GAA. Before this recent stretch, the 23-year-old held a 0-2-1 record with an underwhelming .868 save percentage and a 4.68 GAA. The rookie netminder has flashed upside at times this season but has struggled to remain consistent. He has allowed two goals or less in six of his 11 starts. The former fifth-round selection is worth considering in DFS formats as a value option as he should be in a good position to perform well against a weak Seattle offense.

Mar 12

Patrik Laine • LW • Canadiens

Patrik Laine Unavailable Against Canucks

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. He is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. After an impressive start in Montreal, Laine has struggled to make an impact in recent weeks. He has 14 goals and 24 points in 34 games for the season. Joel Armia stepped into Laine's spot on the second line Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He has been held off the score sheet nine times in his past 10 appearances, making Armia an unreliable fantasy option. The 31-year-old has notched 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 63 games across this season.

Mar 11

Jakub Dobes • G • Canadiens

Jakub Dobes Starts For Canadiens Saturday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will be back in the crease for Saturday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. This will mark only his fourth start since the beginning of February. Dobes' last appearance was on March 1, when he helped the team to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with 23 saves. With this result, Dobes improved his record for the season to 6-2-1. He currently holds a 2.63 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, along with one shutout this season. On Saturday, Dobes takes on the league's lowest-scoring squad, but the Flames are a strong home team, having gone 17-10-4 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Mar 8

Jake Evans • C • Canadiens

Jake Evans Inks Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency before finalizing a $11.4 million deal. Evans plays a key role in Montreal's penalty kill and has also made an offensive impact, tallying 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. The Toronto-born forward needs just one more point to match his career-high. However, Evans did most of his scoring early in the season. He has registered only five points since the calendar was turned.

Mar 4

Nick Suzuki • C • Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Extends Point Streak To Five Games

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday evening. In the opening frame, Suzuki tallied three points on the power-play. He tallied the primary assists on Cole Caufield's and Juraj Slafkovsky's goals. He also found the back of the net on a snap shot. He would tally his fourth point of the evening in overtime on the secondary assist on Mike Matheson's game-winner. This outing extended Suzuki's point streak to five games. During this impressive stretch, the 25-year-old has posted four multi-point games. He has found the back of the net four times and added nine helpers, with six of his points coming on the power-play. Before this impressive surge, Suzuki only tallied two points over his last seven. Given his recent play, he remains a top option in DFS on Thursday when he faces the Edmonton Oilers.

Mar 4

Kirby Dach • C • Canadiens

Kirby Dach To Miss Rest Of Season Following Knee Surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The team announced that Dach has undergone successful surgery on his right knee. The 24-year-old is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season. This is the second campaign in a row that a right knee surgery has ended Dach's season early. He was limited to only two appearances last term. Dach finishes the current campaign with 10 goals and 22 points in 57 games. Owen Beck has replaced Dach on the second line, notching one assist across the past two games.

Feb 28

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