Kirby Dach News

Dach and the Montreal Canadiens' worst fears were realized as it was confirmed he will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season with a torn ACL and MCL. Dach only had the opportunity to suit up twice this season, recording two points (0G / 2A), leaving before the completion of his second game. The 22-year-old has already battled a myriad of injuries in his young career. At least for the time being, newcomer Alex Newhook will presume the duties of second-line center for the Canadiens.

Source: Arpon Basu 10/18/23, 10:33 am EST

The Canadiens received terrible news Monday morning as Dach is expected to be out indefinitely after suffering a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old center had two assists, three shots, and three hits in his first two games of the season. Alex Newhook is expected to replace Dach as the second-line center.

Source: Patrick Friolet 10/16/23, 12:11 pm EST

Source: TSN.ca 10/15/23, 1:48 pm EST

Dach has 14 goals, 24 assists, 107 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 58 games this season but will now miss at least a week due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old has battled injuries all season and will hope to be back in the shortest amount of time as he is having a breakout season in his first year in Montreal.

Source: @CanadiensMTL 03/30/23, 2:35 pm EST

Source: Eric Engels 03/28/23, 5:58 pm EST

Dach last played for Montreal on February 14th due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Canadiens lineup Tuesday. The 22-year-old was enjoying his most productive season to date prior to his injury, with 12 goals, 23 assists, 99 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games prior to his injury.

Source: Luc Gelinas 03/21/23, 11:26 am EST

Source: @CanadiensMTL 02/18/23, 12:18 pm EST

Dach has 12 goals, 23 assists, 99 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games played this season but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Carolina due to a non-covid-related illness. Rem Pitlick will replace him in the Canadiens lineup.

Source: Canadiens Montreal 02/16/23, 6:40 pm EST

Source: Montreal Canadiens 09/7/22, 9:32 am EST

Source: Pierre LeBrun 07/7/22, 7:49 pm EST

Dach will miss Saturday's game in Nashville with a shoulder sprain and will be replaced by Tyler Johnson. It's unclear how long Dach will be sidelined.

Source: Charlie Roumeliotis 04/15/22, 1:32 pm EST

Source: Charlie Roumeliotis 03/28/22, 8:08 pm EST

Dach missed the morning skate due to a non-COVID illness and will be a game-time decision vs. the Sabres. If Dach can't play, look for Philipp Kurashev to draw back into the lineup.

Source: Charlie Roumeliotis 03/28/22, 12:40 pm EST

Dach will likely draw back into the lineup on Friday after being activated from the COVID-19 protocol list. In addition to Dach, Brett Connolly was also activated and Dylan Strome was activated yesterday.

Source: Charlie Roumeliotis 01/21/22, 11:29 am EST

Source: Carter Baum 01/13/22, 6:38 pm EST

Source: Charlie Roumeliotis 05/4/21, 6:36 pm EST

Source: Ben Pope 03/27/21, 7:30 pm EST

Dach underwent surgery to repair a fractured right wrist in late-December and is expected to miss 4-5 months. Dach is not expected to play this season unless he's ahead of his rehab schedule, so moving him to LTIR was an inevitable move. It provides the Blackhawks with salary cap relief.

Source: Chicago Blackhawks 01/14/21, 1:10 pm EST

Source: @NHLBlackhawks 12/28/20, 6:30 pm EST

Dach played in 10 straight games, registering three points (1G / 2A) and 10 shots while playing 11:06 ATOI. Head coach Jeremy Colliton told reporters that "scratching [Dach] was part of the development plan." He will be replaced by Dominik Kubalik.

Source: Carter Baum 11/9/19, 1:26 pm EST