JOEL ARMIA NEWS

Costly penalty in loss Armia had one shot, one hit and two penalty minutes over 14:01 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Florida.

Impact What had been a close game turned Florida's way after Armia's offensive-zone roughing penalty that led to the Panthers' game-winning goal. Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette and Arpon Basu of The Athletic characterized the penalty has "dumb" and "brutal," respectively, and wondered why it didn't cost the veteran ice time -- Armia took normal shifts following the momentum-swinging infraction. When asked how to address a costly penalty, Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis said, "Conversation, it's got to be corrected. It can't happen. Ice time. There's many ways to address it, but it's got to be addressed." The penalty was not addressed immediately Saturday but could lead to less ice time for Armia, who has one point (a goal) over the last 10 games.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes first in win Armia scored a goal on two shots and one hit over 14:25 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Armia gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead in the second period, finishing off the hard work of Brendan Gallagher, who managed to slide the puck while face down on the ice. It was the third goal in the last eight games for Armia, who spent portions of the season in the AHL and has been a healthy scratch eight times in 22 games.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores shortie Armia had a shorthanded goal on five shots on net in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit. He added one blocked shot and one hit to his line over 15:51 of ice time.

Impact When Lucas Raymond couldn't control a pass at the blue line, Armia pounced on the loose puck and led a 2-on-1 rush. The 30-year-old forward showed pass before drilling a wrister far side past Ville Husso. It was Armia's third goal and second in three games. With three injured forwards out long term, Armia, who has played game in the AHL this season, could remain up with the parent club, particularly if his shots are finding twine.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies game winner Armia scored a goal on three shots over 16:26 of ice time in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Armia tipped in a Mike Matheson blast to give Montreal its first lead with just 2:57 left. It was his first game-winning goal and second tally in seven games in the NHL this season. The veteran forward was active for the first time since being called up from AHL Laval during the Canadiens' five-game road trip and skated on the third line with Sean Monahan and Josh Anderson. Armia has produced in the AHL with six goals and three assists over eight games for the Rocket, but the 30-year-old has never been able to fulfill the promise of a first-round pick (2011) at the NHL level.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Armia's third-period goal lifts Canadiens over Blue Jackets 4-2

Joel Armia scored the go-ahead goal with nearly three minutes left in the third period to rally the Montreal Canadiens over the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 for their third road win i...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Recalled from Laval The Canadiens recalled Armia from AHL Laval on Friday.

Impact Armia will join the Canadiens in time for the team's Saturday afternoon game in Los Angeles against the Kings. In a corresponding move, Montreal placed Arber Xhekaj (upper body) on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 16. Armia, who was recently loaned to Laval on Nov. 12, has six goals and three assists over eight games for the Rocket. He also has one goal in six outings for Montreal in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL Armia was sent down to AHL Laval on Sunday.

Impact Armia was a healthy scratch Saturday after scoring one goal in six games this season. Gustav Lindstrom was recalled in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old Armia had seven goals and 14 points in 43 games with Montreal last season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, scores Armia scored a goal on three shots over 14:56 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Winnipeg.

Impact Armia finished off a feed from Kaiden Guhle, beating Laurent Brossoit five hole. The 30-year-old Armia, who was called up to Montreal a week ago, was active for the first time and skated on the fourth line. He took over for Jesse Ylonen, who had gone six consecutive games without a point.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens call up Joel Armia from the AHL's Laval Rocket First-round draft pick Filip Mesar sent back to the OHL's Kitchener Rangers after playing two games with Rocket.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Recalled by Montreal Armia was called up from AHL Laval on Saturday.

Impact Armia, who was sent down at the start of the regular season, has recorded four goals and an assist in four AHL games. The 30-year-old managed seven goals and 14 points in 43 contests with Montreal during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Armia was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Armia was sent down to make room for Arber Xhekaj, who will play in the Canadiens' season opener. The 30-year-old Armia had 14 points in 43 contests last season, but he'll be waiting for his next chance to take the ice in the NHL.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Armia cleared waivers Monday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact The Canadiens placed Armia on waivers Sunday, and not surprisingly, no team claimed the 30-year-old forward with two seasons remaining on his contract with an annual cap hit of $3.4 million. It's expected the team will send the veteran to AHL Laval.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Joel Armia clears waivers and is likely headed to Laval The Finnish forward still has two seasons left on his contract with an annual salary-cap hit of US$3.4 million, which makes him hard to move...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Added to waivers Armia was placed on waivers by the Canadiens on Sunday.

Impact If he clears waivers, Armia would start the year with AHL Laval, where he'd likely be one of the first call-ups in the event of injury. The 30-year-old winger had seven goals and 14 points in 43 games with Montreal last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Saturday Armia (upper body) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason game versus Ottawa.

Impact Armia is penciled in to skate alongside Emil Heineman and Sean Monahan on the third line Saturday. Armia scored seven goals and 14 points in 43 appearances with Montreal in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Armia is considered day-to-day after sitting out Monday's practice.

Impact Armia should be available for Opening Night on Oct. 11 versus Toronto, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. The 30-year-old Armia earned seven goals, seven assists, 69 shots on net and 37 hits in 43 appearances last campaign. He is expected to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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MAY 13, 2023 • GAZETTETIMES.COM

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MAY 13, 2023 • MADISON.COM

Canadiens take on the Maple Leafs following Armia's hat trick

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Joel Armia recorded a hat trick in the Canadiens' 6-2 win against the Washington Capitals

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Canadiens end four-game losing streak with 'nice, solid win' over Capitals Joel Armia scores three goals and Mike Matheson gets three assists as Habs show they haven't given up on season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Joel Armia has 2nd hat trick, Canadiens beat Capitals 6-2

Joel Armia had his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press