Latest News About Canadiens Kirby Dach

Here’s the latest on Canadiens forward Kirby Dach:

• Dach has been dealing with a fractured foot since mid-November 2025 and was initially expected to be out about 4–6 weeks, a timeline that extended beyond that window in later reports. This injury clanue has kept him out for a substantial portion of the season, impacting Montreal’s depth and offense.[1][2][3]
• As of March 2026, there were updates indicating Dach missed additional time due to an upper-body injury in a game against the Ducks, with ongoing evaluations to determine the severity and return timetable. The Canadiens had previously listed a return window of several weeks, but the exact date remained unclear as injuries accumulated.[5][6][7]
• Developments in early 2026 suggested the team was cautious with Dach given a history of prior injuries, which has included knee issues in the past and a recent stretch of time away from the lineup due to multiple ailments.[7][5]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent confirmed return date or provide a quick summary of how Dach’s injury has affected the Canadiens’ lineup and playoff chances this season. I can also monitor for new updates and deliver live-style briefings.

Citations:

• Dach fractured foot timeline and four-to-six week projection.[2][3][1]
• March 2026 injury update and return timetable considerations.[6][7]
• Context on Canadiens injury situation and prior knee injury history.[5][7]