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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

Second career hat trick Armia put up a hat trick in a 6-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact It was his second NHL hat trick. Armia's first goal put the Habs up 2-1 when he scored shorthanded from the inside edge of the left circle at 7:52 of the second. His second made it 4-1 at 11:15 of the same frame on a one-timer from above the circles. Armia completed the trick with an empty-net goal late in the third to make it 5-2. It was his third game back after missing 19 games with a respiratory infection. The goals gave Armia seven on the season (14 points). Nice night, but there's little fantasy impact here.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Armia will return to the lineup versus Carolina on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Armia has missed the last 19 games with an upper respiratory infection. He practiced in a regular jersey Friday will replace the injured Rafael Harvey-Pinard (undisclosed). He has four goals and 11 points in 37 games this season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skating Friday Armia (illness) is practicing with a regular jersey Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Armia was in a non-contact jersey Thursday and did not play versus the Panthers. He is expected to return Saturday against Carolina. Armia has four goals and seven assists in 37 contests this season.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Armia (illness) will not play Thursday versus Florida, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

Impact Armia was in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday and has been ruled out against the Panthers. He has missed the last 18 games and could return as early as Saturday versus Carolina. He has four goals and 11 points in 37 games this season.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Armia (illness) wasn't on the ice for Monday's game-day skate and is expected to remain unavailable versus Colorado.

Impact At this point, Armia should probably be considered out indefinitely due to his upper-respiratory problem considering he has been sidelined since Feb. 21 versus the Devils, a stretch of nine games on the shelf. Once given the green light to return, Armia should be in the mix for a spot in the bottom six.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens take on the Rangers on losing streak

The Montreal Canadiens will try to stop their four-game skid when they take on the New York Rangers

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Canadiens take home winning streak into matchup with the Senators

The Montreal Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Not traveling with team Armia (illness) won't go to California with the Canadiens.

Impact Armia's absence is likely to last a few more games as he recovers from an upper respiratory infection. Assuming he doesn't join the Canadiens on the road, Armia is likely to be out at least until March 7 versus the Hurricanes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Armia (illness) isn't expected to play Saturday against Ottawa, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Impact Armia will miss his second straight game. He has four goals and 11 points in 37 contests in 2022-23. With Armia still unavailable, Chris Tierney is projected to play in his second straight game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Armia (illness) is questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Flyers.

Impact Armia logged only 2:30 of ice time against the Devils on Tuesday before leaving the game with an illness. Armia missed practice Thursday and his status for Friday is up in the air. Armia has four goals and 11 points in 37 games this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's contest Armia (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils.

Impact Armia was injured in the first period. The 29-year-old has a goal and three assists over five games since he returned from an upper-body injury -- it's unclear if this absence is related to that previous issue or if it's a new injury altogether. The Canadiens' next game is Friday in Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play assist Armia had a power-play assist over 14:43 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Carolina.

Impact Armia and Mike Hoffman teamed up to aide Rafael Harvey-Pinard's tally in the second period. It was the fourth consecutive game with a point for Armia. The Canadiens would love to move him at the trade deadline, but Armia still has two years left on his contract.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Tuesday Armia scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Both points came in the third period as the Canadiens pulled away. Armia has three points in two games since returning from an upper-body injury that cost him eight contests, but his middle-six role on a middling offense and lack of power-play time make him a tough player to add to most fantasy rosters.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens crush Blackhawks 4-0 for third straight win

The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the third period to earn a 4-0 win over Western Conference bottom-dwellers Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Posts assist in return Armia had an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM over 15:19 of ice time in Sunday's 6-2 win over Edmonton.

Impact Armia returned to the lineup after missing eight games with an upper-body injury. He skated on the third line and registered his fifth point in the last seven contests. Overall, the 29-year-old forward has just eight points in 33 games.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senators take on the Canadiens on 3-game winning streak

The Ottawa Senators are looking to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Montreal Canadiens

JANUARY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Injured Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky out 3 months

The Montreal Canadiens say rookie winger Juraj Slafkovsky will be out three months with a lower-body injury

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Montreal hosts Seattle following Armia's 2-goal performance

The Montreal Canadiens host the Seattle Kraken after Joel Armia's two-goal game against the St. Louis Blues in the Canadiens' 5-4 win

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Canadiens sting the Blues 5-4, snap 7-game losing skid

Joel Armia scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens snapped an embarrassing seven-game losing skid in a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Chytil scores twice, Rangers beat skidding Canadiens 4-1

Filip Chytil had two goals and the New York Rangers scored three times in less than six minutes during the second period to beat the skidding Montreal Canadiens 4-1

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Canadiens' Joel Armia a healthy scratch after zero goals in 26 games "I’m not the guy that’s going to give up on people quick," coach Martin St. Louis says after scratching Armia from lineup in Nashville.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stu Cowan: Joel Armia is a frustrating player for Canadiens fans Head coach Martin St. Louis says he believes the 29-year-old former first-round draft pick has a high ceiling despite having no goals this s...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Flames Tanev leaves game after taking shot to head

Flames defenseman Chris Tanev was helped off the ice after taking a slap shot to the head in the second period of Calgary’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press