Monahan scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Penguins in overtime. He added three shots and one blocked shot over 17:23 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan was in perfect position to take advantage of a juicy rebound and knotted the game at 4-4, setting up overtime. The goal snapped a nine-game run without a score. He's registered points in two straight and has eight (two on the power play) over 15 games.

Monahan had an assist over 14:17 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan cleanly won an offensive-zone draw to set up Arber Xhekaj's goal, giving Montreal a 2-0 lead midway through the first period. The veteran center had been on the first line, which led to a spasm of points, but has skated on the third line the last six games, producing just two points during that run. Monahan's been good in the circle, though, winning 54.7 percent of his draws, tied for tops on the team with Christian Dvorak.

Monahan skated on the third line in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He had two shots on net and two hits over 16:30 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan had a productive run on the top line, posting points in four straight games, but was moved down to the third line for Saturday's win over the Blues and has remained there since. Kirby Dach has since been elevated to the line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, and he has points in three straight.

Monahan had an assist and one shot on net over 17:44 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan won a 50-50 battle in the corner and circled the puck around the net where it eventually landed on the stick of Cole Caufield, who netted Montreal's lone goal. It was the fourth straight game with a point for Monahan, as the veteran has meshed well on the top line well with younger stars like Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Monahan had an assist, two shots on net, one hit and two penalty minutes over 16:47 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan and linemate Nick Suzuki teamed up in the Dallas end to control a 50-50 puck, which eventually found its way to the blue line where Arber Xhekaj's harmless looking shot eluded Jake Oettinger. It was the third straight game with a point for Monahan, who was moved to the top line three games ago.

Monahan scored an empty-net goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over Arizona. He finished with one shot on net, one hit and a plus-2 over 15:45 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan was moved to the top line for the previous game and may be enjoying life there. He has points in both games since the promotion, skating with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, and three points for the season. Monahan is averaging 18:07 of ice time, four minutes more than last season in Calgary.

Monahan efforts came up short Friday as the Canadiens were blanked by the Red Wings 3-0.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan, who scored in his Canadiens' debut Wednesday, couldn't beat Red Wings goalie Ville Husso, despite a team-high five shots on goal Friday. The 28-year-old center is coming off a disappointing season with the Flames last season. After scoring just eight goals in 65 outings, Monahan, a three-time 30-goal scorer, hopes to bring veteran leadership to the rebuilding club.

Monahan tallied a goal to help lift the Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday,

EDGE Analysis

Monahan scored with 2:30 remaining in the third period Wednesday, giving the Canadiens a short-lived lead. It was a big moment for the former three-time 30-goal scorer. Monahan has slumped the past two seasons, scoring just 18 goals in his final 115 outings with the Flames. The 2013 first-round draft pick will try to return to his sniper status and provide his new club with scoring depth.

Monahan (hip) is expected to be in the lineup Monday in preseason action against Toronto, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sportsreports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan is projected to play alongside Jonathan Drouin and Josh Anderson. He sat out the final 15 games of the 2021-22 season as well as all 12 of Calgary's playoff games following hip surgery. Monahan was traded to the Canadiens in the summer.

Monahan (hip) won't participate in Montreal's training camp scrimmages, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan is working his way back from April hip surgery. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is being careful with him, though he plans on eventually getting Monahan into preseason games.