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Dach scored a goal and recorded four shots on net in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota.
Dach struck the back of the net for Montreal's third goal of the night to give them a 3-2 lead before the Wild forced overtime. With the twine finder, the 25-year-old forward is up to seven goals, 11 points, 32 shots on net, 28 hits and 21 blocked shots across 22 games this season. Despite a foot injury keeping him out of the lineup for nearly two months, Dach has provided steady scoring when he's been healthy. He currently has a three-game point streak, and his strong all-around numbers make him a solid streaming option in deep fantasy leagues that value category coverage.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Rare two-point effort
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Dach had a goal and an assist in a 7-3 win against the Avalanche on Thursday.
The points were Dach's first since his return from injury Jan. 20, and his first since Nov. 8, 2025 (eight games). He has never lived up to his promise as the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He's also never been healthy -- Dach has never played more than 70 games a season, and that was 2021-22. There's promise, but there are a lot of headaches, too.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Able to return to game
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Dach (hand) returned to Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Dach was previously labeled as questionable to return. He fought Jonathan Aspirot and sustained a hand injury, but it's apparently not enough to keep Dach out of action at this time.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Suffers hand injury
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Dach sustained a hand injury in a fight during Saturday's game against Boston and is questionable to return to the match, per Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.
Dach had 3:50 of ice time and received a five-minute major for sparring with Jonathan Aspirot before exiting the game. The 25-year-old Dach was appearing in just his third game since returning from a foot injury. If Dach can't play Tuesday versus Vegas, then Joe Veleno might draw back into the lineup.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Taken off LTIR
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Dach (foot) was activated off long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Minnesota, per the NHL media site.
Dach is set to suit up for the first time since Nov. 15 versus the Bruins, a stretch of 31 games on the shelf due to his foot problem. With his injury concerns behind him, Dach figures to step into a top-six role and should see minutes with the man advantage.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Shifts to LTIR
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Dach (foot) was moved to long-term injured reserve, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports on Saturday.
The Canadiens also shifted Kaiden Guhle (groin) to LTIR in moves that probably occurred after the team acquired Phillip Danault (illness) from the Kings on Friday. Dach has missed the last 16 games and may not be ready to return until the calendar flips to 2026.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Moves to IR
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Dach (foot) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Dach has missed the last three games and could be out until late December. He has five goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 21 hits across 15 appearances this season.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Will be out for a while
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Dach (fractured foot) will miss the next 4-6 weeks, the Canadiens announced Sunday.
Dach was in the midst of a four-goal month of November, but this news will put the Canadiens center's season on hold. The 24-year-old has five goals and two assists in 15 games this season with a minus-2 rating. It's a big opportunity for Joshua Roy, who was called up Sunday, to gain some traction with the team and play meaningful minutes in the NHL.
Dach scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Mammoth.
Dach picked off a pass and scored on a breakaway late in the third period. He's now racked up four goals over his last three games despite primarily featuring in a bottom-six role in that span. The Canadiens' offense is pretty good, so there are goals to go around, and Dach's talented enough to get his share. He's at seven points, 19 shots on net, 13 hits, 11 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-2 rating over 12 appearances.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Stays warm in overtime loss
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Dach scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.
Dach has three goals over his last two games. The 24-year-old had been dropped to the fourth line earlier in the season, but his recent rebound in performance has gotten him back into the middle six. Overall, he has four goals, two helpers, 17 shots on net, 12 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Two quick goals not quite enough
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Dach scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to Philadelphia.
Dach cut the score to 3-1 early in the second period to queue Montreal's comeback. He fired a rebound off the end boards from deep in the right circle that beat Dan Vladar. Then 1:03 later, Dach snapped a one-timer into the left side of a gaping net from the bottom of the left circle on a cross-ice pass from Ivan Demidov. Dach snapped a five-game goal drought. He has three goals, two assists and 15 shots in 10 contests this season.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Ready to rock
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Dach (lower body) will return to the lineup in Edmonton on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Dach missed three games with the injury. The center has one goal and one assist in five games this season. Dach is expected to center the second line, alongside Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher versus the Oilers.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Nearing return
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Head coach Martin St. Louis said Tuesday that Dach (lower body) will travel with the team on its upcoming four-game road trip and is expected to play at some point in the next week, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports.
St. Louis' comments point to Dach being unavailable for Wednesday's game in Calgary, but the 24-year-old may be an option for the second half of a back-to-back against the Oilers on Thursday. Montreal's road trip concludes Oct. 28 in Seattle, so Dach isn't too far off from drawing back into the lineup after missing the last two games.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Unavailable Monday
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Dach (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Buffalo on Monday, per Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.
Dach remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has contributed one goal, one assist, six shots on net, five blocked shots and six hits through five outings this season. Due to Dach's absence, Joe Veleno will remain in the lineup after making his Montreal debut in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Not playing Saturday
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Dach (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Rangers.
Dach has one goal, one assist and six shots on goal through five games this season. He is day-to-day, so there's a possibility of returning as early as Tuesday against the Sabres. Joe Veleno will replace Dach in Saturday's lineup versus the Rangers.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Nets first goal of season
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Dach scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken.
Dach has centered the second line early in the campaign, earning two points over four contests. He's added four shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Dach's in a good position, especially with a spot on the power play, but he'll need to stay healthy to cash in on all of that potential. He's played in at least 70 games just once in his first six NHL seasons.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Good to play Thursday
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Dach (knee) will play in Thursday's preseason game against Toronto, per the NHL media site.
Dach didn't play past Feb. 22 during the 2024-25 campaign due to a knee injury. He should open the upcoming season in a top-six capacity, potentially on the second line alongside Patrik Laine and Ivan Demidov.
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Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Targeting Opening Night return
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Dach (knee) is on track to be ready to face the Maple Leafs on Oct. 8, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports Monday.
Dach has been skating with his teammates, but may not be able to get into the lineup for the Canadiens during the preseason. While that could mean the 24-year-old gets off to a slow start to the season if he has to shake off some rust, he should be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold if he can stay healthy this year -- something that's been a significant challenge for Dach in his young career.
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