Pezzetta had an assist and eight hits over 8:25 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta won a puck battle on the side wall, which led to Mitchell Stephens feeding Joel Armia for Montreal's third goal. The hard-working Pezzetta has three assists and 27 hits over the last six games.

Pezzetta had an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and eight hits over 10:46 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta made a nifty pass off the boards back to Johnny Kovacevic, whose slapshot rebounded to Kaiden Guhle for Montreal's second goal. It was the second helper in four games for Pezzetta, who's known more for his grit than enabling scoring chances. The eight hits raised his total to a team-high 91 over 26 games (7:46 TOI per game).

Pezzetta had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:48 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta was net front, fighting for position, when Jayden Struble's shot from the point bounced off Pezzeta's body onto the stick of Mitchell Stephens to produce Montreal's first goal. Pezzetta had been a healthy scratch for the previous two games. He has one goal, four assists, 24 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 78 hits over 23 games.

Pezzetta had an assist, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:12 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta and his fourth-line mates had a strong start -- they were on the ice for Montreal's first two goals during the first period. That unit dogged the Penguins into a turnover that produced David Savard's unassisted marker, then Pezzetta and Jesse Ylonen assisted on Jayden Struble's tally. Pezzetta has four points (one goal, three assists) and 70 hits over 20 games.

Pezzetta had an assist, two blocked shots and one hit over 7:17 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal's fourth line provided a pair of goals Thursday, both by Jesse Ylonen. On the second of those goals, Pezzetta retrieved a puck behind the net then slung a nifty backhand pass to Ylonen for the Canadiens' fourth goal. Known more for his grit than ability to generate scoring chances, it was the type of play rarely seen from Pezzetta. He has three points over 13 games.

Pezzetta scored a goal on one shot and delivered six hits over 7:09 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta banged home a loose puck in front of the fallen Matt Tomkins, closing the gap to 4-2 just 34 seconds after Nick Suzuki scored the Canadiens' first goal. Pezzetta, a fourth-line winger, typically provides a spark in other ways -- note the team-high six hits -- as this was just his second point and ninth shot on goal through nine games.

Pezzetta recorded an assist, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:17 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta's shot off the rush was saved, but the rebound went directly to Justin Barron, who buried his second goal in as many games. It was a mostly quiet game for Pezzetta, whose typical fantasy contributions come in the hits and PIM categories. He's been active in four straight contests following Kirby Dach's season-ending knee injury.

Pezzetta had a shot on goal, six hits and two fights over 5:46 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta was on the active roster for the first time this season, as Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis adjusted following the loss of Kirby Dach to a season-ending knee injury. When active, Pezzetta typically plays an agitator role on the fourth line and that didn't change Tuesday. In 63 games last season, the forward amassed 239 hits and 77 PIM.

Pezzetta signed a two-year, $1.625 million extension with the Canadiens on Friday, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta drew into 63 games with Montreal in 2022-23, picking up seven goals and 15 points while averaging 9:19 of ice time. The 25-year-old forward should continue to post similar numbers while skating in a bottom-six role over the next two campaigns.

Pezzetta had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to Boston on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The points snapped a 12-game drought. Pezzetta is an energy guy, so points aren't a regular occurrence. He finished the season with seven goals and 15 points in 63 games.