Kirby Dach’s Early Season Struggles
In the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season, Kirby Dach, who previously played for the Chicago Blackhawks, faced significant challenges with the Montreal Canadiens. The towering forward, standing at 6-feet-4-inches, struggled to find the net, registering only one goal and one assist across his first seven games.
Turning Point and Offensive Surge
However, Dach has since turned his performance around dramatically. Currently, he is in the midst of an impressive offensive surge, netting goals in three consecutive games. During this streak, he has racked up four goals, leading to a total of five goals and seven points for the season so far, along with a plus-2 rating in 12 appearances. This resurgence at 24 years old is promising for the Canadiens, suggesting he may be well on his way to a redemption season.
Background and Career Highlights
Dach was a standout prospect, having been drafted third overall by the Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Throughout his three seasons in Chicago, from 2019-20 to 2021-22, he played 152 games, accumulating 19 goals and 40 assists for 59 points, while also delivering 89 hits but finishing with a minus-22 rating.
His recent performances in Montreal have brought hope and excitement to Canadiens fans as they watch him regain his scoring prowess.
