Monahan scored two goals, one on the power play, in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center bookended the offense for the Blue Jackets, beating Stuart Skinner early in the first period and late in the third. Monahan is off to a stellar start to his Columbus tenure, racking up five goals and nine points in eight appearances.

Monahan had two assists Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan has seven points, including three goals, in 6 games played. This hasn't been the season he'd expected when he inked his summer-time deal to play with his former best friend, Johnny Gaudreau. But increased ice time and responsibility will net points for Monahan this season.

Monahan registered an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan found Yegor Chinakhov late in the third period for the Blue Jackets' lone goal of the game. It continues a strong start to the year for Monahan, who has two goals, three assists, 16 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over five contests in a top-line role. As long as the center is seeing significant minutes at even strength and on the power play, he'll be a decent depth option for fantasy managers.

Monahan scored a goal on five shots and won 20 of 26 faceoffs in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets honored the life of Johnny Gaudreau, who passed away tragically in August, prior to Tuesday's home opener. Monahan was on the ice for a moving tribute to his long-time friend and teammate, as Columbus started with Gaudreau's left-wing spot vacant and neither team played the puck for 13 seconds after the opening faceoff. Monahan then scored just over midway through the second period, and after getting to his skates, pointed at Gaudreau's banner in the Nationwide Arena rafters. Monahan's off to a strong start in his first year with the Blue Jackets, producing two goals, two assists and 11 shots on net through his first three games with the team.

Monahan scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan's goal was an empty-netter to seal the win in a back-and-forth battle. The trio of Monahan, Yegor Chinakhov and Kirill Marchenko had three points apiece in the win. Monahan is playing a top-line role for Columbus and has added six shots on net and a plus-1 rating over his first two contests with the team.

Monahan signed a five-year, $27.5 million contract with Columbus on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan will reconnect with former Flames teammate Johnny Gaudreau, the duo having spent nine seasons together in Calgary. The team is currently without a head coach but the new bench boss may look to pair Monahan and Gaudreau together on the top line. Monahan should have a role with the man advantage, likely the top unit, which should help him repeat his 2023-24 numbers -- 26 goals and 33 assists in 83 regular-season contests between Montreal and Winnipeg.

Monahan notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was his first point in five outings. Monahan has mustered eight shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through three playoff games, but his line has been outmatched by the Avalanche's depth so far. Monahan's not in danger of losing his second-line spot yet, but head coach Rick Bowness may shuffle things up if the Jets come out flat in Game 4 on Sunday.

Monahan scored two even-strength goals and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old center's first tally early in the first period wound up being the game-winner. Monahan hadn't had a multi-point performance since March 19, but he's been a solid trade deadline addition to the Winnipeg lineup, delivering 13 goals and 24 points in 32 games for the Jets after coming over from the Canadiens. He now sits one point short of his first 60-point campaign since 2018-19, with two contests left on the schedule.

Monahan posted an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan set up Gabriel Vilardi's hat-trick-clinching empty-netter with 1:04 left in the game. The helper extended Monahan's point streak to five contests (three goals, two assists). The center is rolling and continues to see time on the second line. He's up to 20 points through 28 outings with the Jets and 55 points through 77 games this season.

Monahan scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan is on a four-game point streak (three goals, one assist) following a brief three-game slump. The 29-year-old's tally Monday tied the game at 2-2 in the second period. He's up to 19 points over 27 contests with the Jets, a slightly better pace than he showed with the Canadiens. Overall, Monahan is at 24 goals, 54 points, 158 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 76 appearances this season.