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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).
Yesterday   
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.
6 days ago   
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   
Nick Suzuki  • C  •  Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Posts Second Straight Three-Point Game

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied three points for the second-straight contest on Thursday evening during their overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks. Suzuki found the back of the net twice in the opening frame, both during 5-on-5 play. Then in overtime, Suzuki would tally the primary assist on Cole Caufield's game-winner. Suzuki has now tallied at least two points in each of his last three games and three points in each of his last two. During this impressive three-game stretch, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net three times and added five helpers. Before this slump, Suzuki tallied just one helper over his last six contests. Fantasy managers should continue to view Suzuki as a must-start option in all formats playing top minutes in the Montreal offense. He will look to stay hot on Saturday evening against the Buffalo Sabres.
Feb 28   
Kirby Dach  • C  •  Canadiens

Kirby Dach Ruled Out For Thursday

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (lower body) will not play against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening. Dach was also unable to play on Tuesday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes. The team is expected to provide an update on Dach's status on Friday. In his previous five contests, Dach tallied three points (all helpers), adding 13 hits and three blocked shots. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Own Beck to continue to remain in the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Dach's status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening when the Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres. Through 57 contests this season, Dach has tallied 10 goals and added 12 helpers with 100 hits, 36 blocks and 84 shots on goal.
Feb 27   
Josh Anderson  • RW  •  Canadiens

Josh Anderson Undergoing Evaluation

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (upper body) is being evaluated for an injury he suffered during Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Anderson exited the game in the final frame after crashing into the boards. The team did not have an update on his status during the postgame. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. If Anderson were to miss time, Kirby Dach (lower body) or Michael Pezzetta (lower body) could rejoin the lineup if they are cleared from their respective injuries. If not, the team would have to promote a forward from the AHL roster. Across 58 contests, Anderson has found the back of the net nine times, added 10 helpers, and logged 125 hits.
Feb 26   
Brendan Gallagher  • RW  •  Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher Set To Play On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (personal) will be available during Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old was unable to participate in Monday's practice due to personal reasons and was in danger of missing Tuesday's game. However, Gallagher participated in the team's morning skate and is slated to return to the starting lineup. Gallagher has tallied two points in each of his previous two contests. During this stretch, he has tallied six shots on goal and added five hits. Through 57 contests this season, the 32-year-old has found the back of the net 15 times and has added 10 helpers. The former fifth-round selection has tallied six of his points on the power-play. Fantasy managers should expect Gallagher to return to his role on the third line and on the second power-play unit. He will have a difficult matchup against the Hurricanes on Tuesday night and is best to fade in DFS formats.
Feb 25   
Kirby Dach  • C  •  Canadiens

Kirby Dach Ruled Out For Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (lower body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Carolina Hurricanes. He didn't practice on Monday and is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. Dach has posted 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 57 appearances, along with 100 hits. He is carrying a minus-29 rating, which is among the worst in the league. Owen Beck was recalled from the minors on Monday and is an option to replace Dach on Tuesday. The 21-year-old has been a productive player in the AHL, but he hasn't carried over his form into the big league, going scoreless in seven career NHL appearances.
Feb 24   
Patrik Laine  • LW  •  Canadiens

Patrik Laine Collects Two Assists Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine played his part in Finland's 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday with two assists. He logged his first helper when Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell put the Finns on the board midway through the first frame, and Laine's second assist came in a power-play situation as Carolina Hurricanes star Mikko Rantanen gave Finland a 2-1 lead with 14 seconds remaining in the period. These are Laine's first points in the tournament. This may help him get going again offensively, as Laine didn't record any points in Montreal's final eight games leading up to the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has totaled 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games during the 2024-25 NHL campaign.
Feb 15   
Jakub Dobes  • G  •  Canadiens

Jakub Dobes Starts On Sunday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will guard the crease in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old gets the nod for the ninth time in his young career. Dobes has been very impressive at the start of his NHL journey, posting a 5-2-1 record. He has allowed 2.45 goals while registering a .917 save percentage and one shutout. However, after starting his career with a five-game winning streak, Dobes has gone 0-2-1, allowing 12 goals across the three games. On Sunday, he faces a massive challenge against a top-class Lightning team that has regained momentum recently with a three-game winning streak and averages the third-most goals in the league (3.54).
Feb 9   
Sam Montembeault  • G  •  Canadiens

Sam Montembeault Starts On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will start Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his 40th start of the campaign, looking to record a second consecutive victory. On Tuesday night, Montembeault defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 with a 27-save performance. He has allowed three or more goals in eight of his 10 starts since the turn of the year. Montembeault's recent struggles have dropped his record to 18-19-3. He boasts three shutouts with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage. Montembeault has yet to win back-to-back starts in 2025 and faces a tricky matchup on Saturday against a talented offense that averages 3.04 goals per game.
Feb 8   
Emil Heineman  • LW  •  Canadiens

Emil Heineman Not Traveling With The Team

According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (upper body) will not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. The Canadiens will begin their three-game west-coast road trip on Sunday evening in Anaheim and will then make stops in San Jose and Los Angeles. This will give Heineman two other opportunities to return on February 8 and 9 before the international break. The 23-year-old suffered this injury in a road accident earlier this month and has missed the previous nine contests. Through his first full NHL campaign, Heineman has found the back of the net 10 times and added seven helpers across 41 games. He made just four appearances last season. Michael Pezzetta is expected to remain in the lineup for the time being.
Jan 31   
Kaiden Guhle  • D  •  Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle Out Indefinitely Following Surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is expected to miss significant time following surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. The team has ruled him out indefinitely. Guhle sustained the injury in Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He made his 44th appearance of the season in the game. The 23-year-old has tallied four goals and 14 points with 100 blocks and 67 hits. Jayden Struble, who was recalled from the AHL on Wednesday, appears set for a regular role in the team with Guhle out. Struble is a more physical defenseman, with 53 hits registered in 26 outings this season, but he offers far less offensively. The 23-year-old has posted two goals and three assists with 27 shots.
Jan 29   
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