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Helps in shootout loss Anderson recorded an assist, four blocked shots and one hit in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact Anderson's bid on a rush went wide of the net, but Jake Evans corralled the rebound and set up rookie Logan Mailloux for a goal that tied the game, 2-2, early in the second period. The assist was his second point of the season. He's filling a wing on the third line, but unlike previous campaigns in Montreal, Anderson is not a regular on the power play. Through six outings, the forward has been on ice for just 38 seconds when Montreal has a man advantage.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pockets first goal Anderson scored a goal on two shots and had four hits in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Anderson changed the trajectory of a Kaiden Guhle shot from the point midway through the third period to make it a 5-3 score. The forward must be relieved to have scored this early in the season; Anderson did not find the back of the net until the 24th game of the 2023-24 season. He scored just nine times (6.4 shooting percentage) over 78 games last year.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Habs Mailbag: Do the Canadiens finally make the playoffs next season? Josh Anderson will probably have a short leash next season on a team that is a lot of fun to cover.

JUNE 14, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens' patience will run out with Josh Anderson Expect Filip Mesar to play in Laval next season; Habs GM Kent Hughes will look to acquire forwards who can score during the off-season.

MAY 4, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

'I sucked this year. There's no way around it,' Canadiens' Josh Anderson admits The 29-year-old power forward knows he needs to get his "game back in full swing and be the player I know I can be" next season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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APRIL 14, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Scores in blowout win Anderson scored a goal, went plus-1 and logged one hit in 14:15 of ice time in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Anderson scored an ugly one to make it 5-0 in the second period, shoving a puck into the crease which trickled past Samuel Ersson while being hooked down by Philadelphia's Nick Seeler on a partial breakaway. The goal snapped a 15-game pointless streak for Anderson, who now has just nine tallies and 10 assists through 74 games on the year. He'll remain a fringe fantasy option at best in most formats in 2024-25.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Despite his struggles, Canadiens not giving up on Josh Anderson "We know Josh can score goals in this league. ... This year most likely is going to be a one-off," head coach Marty St. Louis says.

APRIL 2, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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MARCH 30, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Assist, fight in win Anderson had an assist, two hits and a five-minute fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.

Impact Anderson and Luke Schenn dropped the gloves early in the second period -- Schenn won on decision -- and later that period assisted on Montreal's first goal. Anderson has points in two straight but just 18 overall in 58 games. On another team, that may not warrant top-six status and a spot on the power play, but that's where the Canadiens are right now.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks drought Anderson scored a goal on four shots and had one hit in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning.

Impact The goal was originally credited to Cole Caufield, but it was later determined to be a deflection off Anderson. The tally snapped a 15-game goal drought for Anderson, who has just eight markers through 57 games.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal-less streak reaches 13 Anderson had an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to New Jersey.

Impact Anderson logged the secondary helper on Brendan Gallagher's second-period tally. For the second straight game, the power forward failed to get a shot on goal. Anderson's emblematic of Montreal's troubled offense. He hasn't scored in 13 consecutive games and has just seven goals (6.5 shooting percentage) over 54 contests.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Will Josh Anderson, Joel Armia or David Savard get traded? | HI/O Bonus Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes could be a very busy man before the NHL's March 8 trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Logs assist in loss Anderson had an assist, three shots, one block and two hits over 14:50 of ice time in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Anderson's attempt was stopped by Jonathan Quick, but the Rangers left Jake Evans all alone in front, and he backhanded the rebound past the goalie to give Montreal a 1-0 lead. It was Anderson's second assist in as many games, both on tallies by Evans. With just seven goals and 15 points through 50 games, Anderson is seriously underperforming this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps in win Anderson had an assist, one shot on net and two hits over 13:28 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Anaheim.

Impact Anderson had the secondary helper on Jake Evans' tally early in the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead. It was just the second point in eight games for Anderson since returning from a lower-body injury. He's back on the second line following a brief spell on the top line. The Canadiens desperately need depth scoring, and Anderson was expected to provide it. The 29-year-old forward has just seven goals and seven assists through 49 games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on top line Anderson had an assist, two shots, one block and five hits over 12:38 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact The assist gave Anderson just his second point in the last 10 games. He opened the game on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield and took several even-strength shifts with his new linemates. The officials called a tight game, which resulted in eight power-play opportunities for New York and five for Montreal. That served to cap Anderson's TOI.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liveblog: Josh Anderson returns for Habs vs. Bruins Sam Montembeault starts in goal. It'll be his seventh start in the last 11 games.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Ready to rock Anderson (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Boston on Saturday.

Impact Anderson was out of action for four games. He has seven goals and 12 points in 41 games this season. Look for Anderson to see action on the second line with Brendan Gallagher and Jake Evans, as well as seeing second-unit power-play time. Jesse Ylonen will be the odd-man out with the return of Anderson.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Saturday Anderson (lower body) is participating at morning practice Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Anderson has missed the last four games. He has seven goals and 12 points in 41 games this season, a drop from last season's stats when he managed 21 goals and 32 points. Anderson will likely be a game-time decision in Boston on Saturday.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Ottawa Anderson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus Ottawa, per Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal.

Impact Anderson, who also missed Montreal's previous three contests, has seven goals, 12 points, 44 PIM, 72 hits and 16 blocks in 41 appearances in 2023-24. When the 29-year-old returns, he will likely serve in a middle-six capacity.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Anderson (lower body) will not be available Wednesday against New Jersey, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Anderson will miss his third consecutive game Wednesday, though he could return during Montreal's three-game road trip. The Canadiens will be back in action Thursday in Ottawa.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to join team on road Anderson (loewr body) is expected to link up with the Canadiens on the road once he's given the green light to return, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Montreal will begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in New Jersey and it sounds like Anderson could be ready to return at some point during the trip. He's picked up just 12 points through 41 contests this campaign, leaving him off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Anderson (lower body) is not in Monday's lineup against Colorado, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Anderson will miss his second straight game Monday as he deals with a lower-body issue. The 29-year-old has just 12 points in 41 games this season. Montreal's next game is Wednesday against the Devils.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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