Montreal Canadiens

Montembeault entered in relief, stopping 11 of 12 shots for a .917 save percentage over 37:22. He allowed just one goal at even strength, helping Montreal keep the game within reach despite ultimately falling 5-3.

Fantasy Impact: While Montembeault didn’t factor into the decision, his steady performance could earn him more starts going forward. He’s shown flashes of potential, making him a viable streaming option in deeper leagues if he’s confirmed to start and the Canadiens tighten up defensively.

Gallagher lit the lamp twice, accounting for two of the Canadiens’ three goals in their 5-3 defeat. He recorded three shots on goal and delivered a pair of hits in 13:50 of action. Despite the strong personal performance, Montreal was unable to contain the Lightning’s offense.

Fantasy Impact: Gallagher remains a spark plug in Montreal’s forward group, capable of finding the back of the net in tight quarters. While injuries have hampered his consistency in the past, his current production suggests he can be a useful depth scorer. Managers in mid-to-deep leagues should keep him in mind for goals and peripheral stats like hits.

Dvorak scored one of Montreal’s three goals, finishing with two shots on net and a plus-1 rating in 14:43 of ice time. He added three hits to his stat line and won 12 of 19 faceoffs (63.2%), showcasing a strong two-way effort despite the loss.

Fantasy Impact: Dvorak continues to provide a mix of faceoff proficiency and occasional scoring. He may not offer elite offensive totals, but his dependable play in the middle can help managers looking for help in the dot. In deeper leagues, he can be a serviceable option, particularly when he’s seeing middle-six minutes and power-play time.

Jakub Dobes allowed five goals on 36 shots in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles. The sixth goal came on an empty net.

Fantasy Impact: Dobes kept the game close through two periods before the Kings broke it open in the third. The rookie netminder has now surrendered 12 goals over his last three outings, going 0-2-1 in that stretch. Despite the recent struggles, he’s still 5-2-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage through his first eight NHL starts. With Cayden Primeau failing to impress earlier this season, Dobes should continue to see opportunities. The Canadiens have a back-to-back against the Devils and Lightning before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, with Dobes likely to split those starts with Sam Montembeault.

Mike Matheson found the back of the net on three shots in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles, ending a 10-game goal drought.

Fantasy Impact: Matheson’s tally came in an unconventional fashion, bouncing in after a high deflection. While his offensive production has dipped recently—registering just one assist in his previous 10 outings—he continues to log significant minutes in a top-four role. The blueliner now sits at four goals, 20 assists, 97 shots on net, 102 blocked shots, 39 PIM, and a minus-8 rating across 52 appearances. His defensive contributions keep him fantasy relevant in leagues that reward hits and blocks, though his offensive output remains inconsistent.

Cole Caufield recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles.

Fantasy Impact: Caufield continues to produce at a steady rate, with two goals and three assists over his last six games. The top-line winger is up to 49 points through 54 appearances, with 12 of those coming on the power play. His high shot volume (163 shots) makes him a strong fantasy asset, and he remains on pace for career-best marks in both goals and points. Fantasy managers can count on him for consistent offensive production.

Lane Hutson recorded an assist, two hits, and three blocked shots in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles, extending his point streak to two games.

Fantasy Impact: Hutson has bounced back after a recent scoring slump, picking up assists in consecutive contests. The young blueliner continues to provide solid offensive production with 41 points through 54 games, though his minus-16 rating remains a drawback. His willingness to contribute defensively with 77 blocks and 31 hits adds some value in deeper formats. While Hutson remains a solid fantasy option for offensive-minded defensemen, his overall impact could improve with a stronger plus-minus rating.

Kirby Dach recorded an assist and four hits in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles, continuing his recent stretch of offensive contributions.

Fantasy Impact: Dach has now registered three assists over his last two contests while maintaining a steady role on the second line. The 23-year-old has produced 22 points through 54 games this season, supplementing his fantasy value with 93 hits and 34 blocked shots. However, his minus-27 rating remains a major concern. While his physical play makes him useful in deeper leagues, Dach’s offensive inconsistency limits his appeal in standard formats.

Alex Newhook registered an assist in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles, extending his productive start to February.

Fantasy Impact: Newhook has tallied four points in three games this month, equaling his total from all of January. The 24-year-old appears to be meshing well on a revamped second line alongside Kirby Dach and Josh Anderson. While his 17 points through 54 games remain underwhelming, his recent uptick in production makes him a name to monitor. He’ll need to maintain this level of play over a longer stretch before becoming a reliable fantasy asset.

Joel Armia found the back of the net while shorthanded in Tuesday’s 4-3 victory over San Jose. The veteran winger has now tallied two shorthanded goals in as many games to begin February, already surpassing his goal total from January. Armia skated on the third line Tuesday as part of Montreal’s shuffled forward combinations.

Fantasy Impact: Armia continues to provide sneaky value in deeper formats with his special-teams production, contributing three shorthanded and three power-play points this season. While his overall scoring remains modest at 10 goals and 24 points through 53 games, his versatility and middle-six role offer occasional fantasy streaming appeal, particularly in leagues that reward shorthanded scoring.

Jake Evans recorded a shorthanded assist in Tuesday’s 4-3 victory over San Jose, setting up Joel Armia for the second straight game. With two points in as many outings this month, Evans has already matched his offensive output from January.

Fantasy Impact: Evans has emerged as a shorthanded threat, tying for the league lead with six shorthanded points alongside Sam Reinhart, Anthony Cirelli, and Brandon Hagel. Despite his strong defensive presence, his 11 goals and 16 assists across 53 games limit his fantasy appeal to deeper leagues. However, his ability to rack up shorthanded production makes him a sneaky asset in formats that reward special teams contributions.

Nick Suzuki contributed a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils, factoring into all three Canadiens' goals.

Fantasy Impact: Suzuki showcased his playmaking abilities with a stellar three-point performance, bringing his season totals to 15 goals and 35 assists over 49 games. The center has been productive recently, logging points in four of his last six appearances. As the anchor of Montreal's top line and primary power-play unit, Suzuki remains a consistent and valuable fantasy asset, offering reliable point production for managers in all formats.

Kaiden Guhle found the back of the net on three shots while adding two blocked shots and a hit in the Canadiens' 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Guhle's wrist shot from the point marked his fourth goal of the season and snapped an eight-game goal drought. The young defenseman continues to contribute across multiple categories, providing steady peripheral stats alongside occasional offensive production. While his fantasy appeal is limited to deeper leagues, Guhle’s ability to chip in blocks and hits makes him a serviceable depth option on the blue line.

Patrik Laine tallied an assist and fired two shots on goal in the Canadiens' 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday, marking his fourth consecutive game with a point.

Fantasy Impact: Laine continues to deliver offensively, compiling two goals and four assists over his last four games. Despite being limited to just 20 appearances this season, the dynamic winger has been highly productive, with 12 goals (including nine on the power play) and six assists. When healthy, Laine offers elite scoring potential and remains a must-start in all fantasy formats. Managers should continue to capitalize on his prolific form.

Juraj Slafkovsky found the back of the net on four shots in the Canadiens' 3-2 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. The goal marked the first time this season that the young winger has scored in consecutive games.

Fantasy Impact: Slafkovsky appears to be heating up, with goals in three of his last four contests. However, the 20-year-old is still navigating a challenging sophomore campaign and may struggle to replicate his 20-goal effort from last year. While his recent surge is encouraging, fantasy managers should approach with cautious optimism, as consistency remains a question mark. He’s worth monitoring in deeper formats if his current form continues.

Josh Anderson tallied an assist, two hits, and four penalty minutes in the Canadiens' 5-4 overtime victory against the Rangers on Sunday. The veteran winger has three points over his last six games, contributing steady production on the third line.

Fantasy Impact: Anderson’s gritty style continues to provide value in leagues that reward physical stats. With 18 points, 60 shots on net, 104 hits, and 54 penalty minutes through 46 games, he offers a balanced mix of depth offense and toughness. While his minus-7 rating limits his appeal in some formats, Anderson remains a solid option for managers in need of multi-category contributions, particularly in leagues emphasizing hits and PIM.

Heineman found the back of the net once, registering five shots during the 4-2 loss to Chicago. He ended the night with a minus-one rating across 11:32 of ice time, including 1:23 on the power play.

Fantasy Impact: Heineman flashed potential by scoring and posting a solid shot total, though his limited ice time caps his immediate fantasy ceiling. He’s worth a speculative look in deeper leagues if he can maintain a scoring touch. Still, be mindful that his role and minutes could fluctuate on a nightly basis.

Arber Xhekaj was able to light the lamp for the Canadiens Friday night, scoring one goal in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Fantasy Impact: Xhekaj has been non-existent in the offensive zone of late, tallying a point for the first time in his last six games (one goal) for the Canadiens. The 23-year-old offers fantasy managers more value in formats accounting for physical play, racking up 31 blocked shots, 76 hits, and 43 penalty minutes to go along with five points (one goal, four assists) in 29 games so far this season.

Jake Allen was strong between the pipes for the Canadiens Saturday night, stopping 42 of 45 shots faced in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Jets.

Fantasy Impact: Allen was up to the task guarding the crease against an aggressive Winnipeg offensive attack Saturday night, carrying a .933 save percentage in picking up the win. The netminder continues to remain a solid No. 1 option in the crease for fantasy managers, posting a .930 save percentage and 2.63 GAA in four starts (3-0-1) in net so far this season.

Sean Monahan was able to find the back of the net for the Canadiens Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 4-3 shootout win over the Jets.

Fantasy Impact: Monahan has caught fire in the offensive zone of late for the Canadiens, tallying points in four of his last five games for the club. The veteran forward is one of many reasons for the surprising start to the season for Montreal, posting seven points (four goals, three assists) in eight games so far this season.