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Kirby Dach

Montreal Canadiens
C Shoots: R ⟷ 6'4" ⚖ 212 lbs 🗓 2001-01-21 📍 Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
D
Verdict
Below expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
32
1G · 5A · 16 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
5 pts (0.50/g) · season 0.38/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 16 games in 2026-2027, Kirby Dach has 1 goals and 5 assists for the Montreal Canadiens, a 32-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as D — below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 1G and 4A (5 points), a 0.50 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.38.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

16 GP
1 Goals
5 Assists
6 Points
+2 +/-
8 PIM
1 PPG
1 PPP
13 SOG
7.7 S%
20 Hits
11:03 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202716156+281132011:03
2025-2026378715-2310475313:39
2024-202557101222-294018410015:40
2023-20242022+2003013:01
2022-202358142438-2436107018:30
2021-20227091726-18432116018:03
2020-2021182810-34126018:34
2019-20206481523-1240101014:16
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

27 GP 5 G 6 A 11 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Montréal Canadiens logo MTL
18 4 1 5 -1 20 0 19 0
2019-2020
Chicago Blackhawks logo CHI
9 1 5 6 +3 4 0 16 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.0 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
9.8 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
29 SAtt Shot attempts
47.1% FO% Faceoff win %
0.40 TK/GV 4 TK / 10 GV
6 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

50.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
47s Shift Avg 225 total shifts
0.13 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.4 PEN/60 4 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 16 games this season

Consistency Score
0.60
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 8 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 8 1 1 2 5 0.25
✈️ Away 8 0 4 4 7 0.50
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
16 games played 5 point games (31%) 1 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-11 MIN team logo MIN L 1-2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12:06
2026-11-08 @ TOR team logo TOR W 4-2 0 1 1 +2 1 1 0 13:19
2026-11-06 UTA team logo UTA W 5-4 1 1 2 +2 2 1 0 11:28
2026-10-30 @ DAL team logo DAL W 5-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12:41
2026-10-28 @ STL team logo STL W 2-0 0 1 1 +1 1 3 0 13:11
2026-10-25 @ WPJ team logo WPJ W 2-1 0 0 0 +1 2 0 0 13:15
2026-10-24 @ CHI team logo CHI W 4-1 0 1 1 +1 1 1 0 11:32
2026-10-20 SJS team logo SJS L 3-4 0 0 0 -1 1 1 0 10:15
2026-10-17 BUF team logo BUF W 4-3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 11:38
2026-10-14 @ WSH team logo WSH L 4-5 0 0 0 -1 1 2 0 9:08
PUCKY COVERAGE

Kirby Dach in the news

  1. Playoffs · 1993 Redux: Newhook's Double Clincher, Dahlin's Record, and the War Buffalo Will Never ForgetAlex Newhook becomes the second player in NHL history with two Game 7 series-clinching goals in one postseason. Rasmus Dahlin sets an all-time defenceman record with 5…
  2. Recap · Alex Newhook's Finishing Rate Defies His Possession Metrics in Montreal's Game 3 WinAlex Newhook scored twice in Montreal's 6-2 victory over Buffalo, extending a season-long pattern that challenges conventional analytics. The expected goals model says…
  3. Recap · Buffalo's Special Teams and Goaltending Overcome Montreal's Possession EdgeThe Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Tuesday night, converting on special teams and getting stellar goaltending while Montreal controlled much of…
  4. Playoffs · Nine Shots, One Win: Jakub Dobes and the Montreal Canadiens' Historic Game 7 in TampaSeven games, four overtimes, every game decided by one goal. Jakub Dobes stopped 28 of 29 in a Game 7 where Montreal generated only nine shots - and the Canadiens…
  5. Recap · Montreal One Win From Upset as Dobes Rescues Game Tampa Should Have WonIf you looked only at the numbers, Tampa Bay Lightning won this game: 27 shots to 24, 54.1% expected goals share, superior puck possession - everything except the one…
  6. Recap · Hutson's Overtime Winner Gives Montreal 2-1 Series Edge After Three Straight Extra-Time GamesWith 14 blocked shots, the Tampa Bay Lightning did exactly what their defensive system demands - and it cost them the game. Lane Hutson's overtime winner capped a 3-2…
  7. Recap · Hurricanes' Depth Overwhelms Blackhawks Despite Seven Key AbsencesThe Carolina Hurricanes scored seven goals Friday night at United Center, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2 in a performance that revealed the gulf between a team…

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Kirby Dach — frequently asked

Is Kirby Dach still in the NHL?
Yes. Kirby Dach is on the Montreal Canadiens roster.
Is Kirby Dach having a good season?
Kirby Dach has 1G-5A-6P in 16 games (2026-2027), a 32-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 4A (5 pts).
How is Kirby Dach playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Kirby Dach has 1 goals and 4 assists (5 points, 0.50 per game) versus a season rate of 0.38. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Kirby Dach have in 2026-2027?
Kirby Dach has 1 goals in 16 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens.
How many points does Kirby Dach have this season?
Kirby Dach has 6 points (1 goals, 5 assists) in 16 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Kirby Dach on pace for?
Through 16 games in 2026-2027, Kirby Dach is on pace for 32 points over the full 84-game season (6 so far).
What is Kirby Dach's career high in points?
Kirby Dach's career high is 38 points — 14G and 24A in 58 games in 2022-2023.
What team is Kirby Dach on?
Kirby Dach currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Is Kirby Dach playing tonight?
The Montreal Canadiens play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Colorado Avalanche.
How old is Kirby Dach?
Kirby Dach is 25 years old. He was born on January 21, 2001.
Where is Kirby Dach from?
Kirby Dach is from Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada.
How much does Kirby Dach weigh?
Kirby Dach weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
What position does Kirby Dach play?
Kirby Dach plays center for the Montreal Canadiens.
What number does Kirby Dach wear?
Kirby Dach is number 77 for the Montreal Canadiens.
Does Kirby Dach shoot left or right?
Kirby Dach shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Kirby Dach have?
Kirby Dach has 142 career NHL points in 322 regular-season games.