Monahan had an assist and one shot on goal over 15:40 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan corralled a loose puck behind the net and found Brendan Gallagher for Montreal's second goal. The assist extended Monahan's point streak to five games; he scored a goal in all four of the previous games. The 29-year-old leads Montreal with six goals and is second with 10 points through 11 games.

Monahan scored a goal on six shots in the Canadiens' 3-2 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan opened the scoring for the Canadiens, scoring a nice goal off the rush to knot the game at 1-1. This goal gives Monahan goals in four straight games as he has started off the season red-hot with six goals and nine points in 10 games. The former Flame should continue to play in the Canadiens' middle-six forward core and top power-play unit.

Monahan scored a shorthanded goal on four shots and won 19 of 23 faceoffs in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan was gifted a goal when Adin Hill whiffed on a breakout pass. The center has done all of his scoring on special teams -- his five goals have included three on the power play and two while shorthanded this season. He's added three assists, 22 shots on net, six PIM and a plus-5 rating through nine contests. It's great to see the center healthy and productive in a middle-six role with time on the Canadiens' top power-play unit. He's done enough to get fantasy attention in standard formats, though he won't be shooting 22.7 percent all season.

Monahan recorded a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Winnipeg. He also had two shots on goal and blocked one shot over 18:51 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan has been a gift to the Canadiens' power play, a unit that ranked 29th in the NHL last season. Saturday's marker was his third on the power play. The third-line center has four goals, three assists, 18 shots and six PIM while averaging a healthy 18:39 TOI, including 4:13 PPTOI.

Monahan had a power-play goal, four shots on net and one blocked shot over 21:09 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan scored the equalizer in the third period to force overtime. Camped out in front of Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, Monahan deftly redirected a pass from Cole Caufield for his third goal of the season and second on the power play. The 29-year-old centers the third line and is averaging a career-high 4:32 of ice time with the man advantage.

Monahan had an assist, one shot on goal and two penalty minutes over 18:38 of ice time in Monday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan and Brendan Gallagher dug a loose puck out of the corner, leading to Justin Barron's marker three minutes into the first period. Monahan's third line has been effective since a rough Opening Night. It accounted for two of Montreal's goals Monday and in Saturday's win over the Capitals. Monahan has five points (two goals, three assists) over the last four games.

Monahan had a power-play goal and an even-strength assist over 18:13 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan recorded his second multi-point effort in three games. He was well positioned to redirect Nick Suzuki's pass for Montreal's first goal, then set up Brendan Gallagher's first goal of the season. Monahan has two goals, two assists, nine shots on goal and four PIM while averaging 18:20 TOI (4:45 PPTOI) through four games.

Monahan had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over Chicago on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He put the Habs up 3-0 at 17:38 of the second period with a short-handed breakaway goal off a nice feed by Rafael Harvey-Pinard. Monahan led all skaters with a plus-3 rating and was 14-for-16 on faceoffs.

Monahan had been scheduled to play on the top line in Monday's preseason game against Toronto but was needed to fill in as the third-line center with Alex Newhook (upper body) unavailable, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis adjusted the projected lineup and moved Josh Anderson from the third line to the top line. St. Louis immediately responded to questions about Anderson being paired with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, which is a combination that didn't work despite numerous attempts in 2022-23. "I need Mony at center because Newhook can't play," the Canadiens bench boss said, "so it was a bit of juggling." Based on that, Monahan appears to be penciled in to start the 2023-24 campaign on the top line. St. Louis likes Monahan's ability to adapt to his linemates. In the coach's words, Monahan will do "what the game needs him to do."

Monahan (groin) signed a one-year, $1.985 million contract extension with Montreal on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan appeared in only 25 games with the Canadiens during the 2022-23 season, but he was productive before foot and groin issues cut his campaign short, compiling six goals and 11 assists. The 28-year-old should be expected to open the 2023-24 season on Montreal's second line.