Andrei Kostitsyn had a team-high five shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 loss. Kostitsyn had two goals and five points in his last five games going into Saturday's contest. Alexei Emelin led the team with four hits, giving him 145 in 40 games.

Andrei Kostitsyn has registered three goals in his past four games. He has also added an assist over that span to give him 13 points in 18 contests this season. However, he only has 36 shots and six penalty minutes, so his fantasy value is very limited.

Andrei Kostitsyn had a goal and an assist in a 2-1 victory Saturday afternoon. Tomas Plekanec accounted for the Canadiens' other goal. Lars Eller, Louis Leblanc, and Yannick Weber each registered an assist for Montreal.

Andrei Kostitsyn returned to action on Saturday November 26.

Andrei Kostitsyn (lower body) might return to the Canadiens' lineup on Saturday for their game against Pittsburgh. Kostitsyn hasn't played since November 5th due to the injury. We'll see if he's able to pick up where he left off upon his return. Kostitsyn has five goals and nine points in 13 games this season and was riding a three-game point streak.

Andrei Kostitsyn missed his third game with a lower-body injury and didn't get to play against brother Sergei. His status is listed as day-to-day, but he may be available to play Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Kostitsyn has notched five goals and four assists in 13 games this season.

Andrei Kostitsyn will travel with the team on upcoming two-game road trip after missing Tuesday's game with an unspecified lower-body injury. His status is listed as day-to-day, but he may be available to play on Thursday or Saturday. Kostitsyn has notched five goals and four assists in 13 games this season.

Andrei Kostitsyn scored his first goal of the season in Montreal's 4-1 loss to Calgary Thursday night. Kostitsyn now has one point in three games this year for the Habs but the lack of consistency can be frustrating at times and is unfortunately unavoidable. Max Pacioretty got the assist on the goal and is someone to keep a close eye on early in the year, as there is some breakout potential here.

Andrei Kostitsyn, who will be looking for a new contract at the end of the season, could be the biggest surprise this year for the Montreal Canadiens. Kostitsyn is an enigma. The big Belarusian potted 20 goals and also registered 25 assists in 81 games last season but could see his production increase this year if he gets time on the point during the man advantage. Kostitsyn's lack of consistency can be frustrating at times and is unfortunately unavoidable. But with Kostitsyn, there is always the possibility that he puts it all together in a contract year. He could be worth a late round flier in deeper pools.

Andrei Kostitsyn and Jacques Martin both downplayed rumours of a rift at the Canadiens' annual charity golf tournament on Wednesday. "I've never had any issue with Andrei," said Martin, the Canadiens' head coach. "He's a player that brings a lot to our hockey club." Kostitsyn said: "I think we're good for the season. Coach Jacques is a good coach." Kostitsyn voiced his displeasure in August about the way Martin was using him last season.