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Dropped to minors Barron was assigned to AHL Laval on Monday.

Impact Barron has supplied six goals, 12 points, 51 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and 37 hits in 41 games this season. His demotion could lead to Johnny Kovacevic's return to the lineup or to a possible recall of Arber Xhekaj from the minors.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Barron had an assist, two shots on net and one hit over 18:03 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Barron and partner Kaiden Guhle helped set up Sean Monahan's first-period goal that put the Canadiens on top. The assist snapped a season-high eight-game drought without a point. Barron has six goals, six assists, 47 shots, 36 hits, 50 blocks and 16 PIM over 37 games.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets overtime winner Monday Barron netted a goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Jets on Monday.

Impact Barron accounted for the game-winning goal, scoring on the power play at 1:09 of the extra frame. It was both his first GWG and PPG of the 2023-24 campaign. Through 28 contests this season, he has six markers and 11 points. The 22-year-old also registered two assists in his previous contest Saturday, making this just the second time this year he's recorded at least a point in consecutive appearances -- the other instance was from Oct. 23-24.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barron scores in OT to lift Canadiens to 3-2 win over Jets

Justin Barron scored a power-play goal 1:09 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Two points in win Barron had two assists and two shots on net over 17:55 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Barron assisted on both of Josh Anderson's second-period tallies. The two-assist night was Barron's first multi-point effort and snapped a five-game run without a point, his longest such drought of the season. Barron has five goals, five assists, 32 shots, 30 hits and 46 blocked shots over 27 games.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows offense in OT loss Barron scored a goal on one shot and blocked three shots over 19:24 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Barron stemmed Detroit's early onslaught, scoring Montreal's first goal with seven seconds left in the first period to close the Wings' lead to 3-1. His pinch led to a Nick Suzuki shot that was blocked but right onto the stick of Barron, who had moved into the crease to deposit his fifth goal in 21 games. The 22-year-old blueliner has a 21.7 shooting percentage and is tied for sixth among defensemen in tallies.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends assist in win Barron notched an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Barron has a goal and an assist over his last three games, providing a little offense from the blue line. He's holding down a top-four role, mainly through his defensive play. The blueliner has six points, 26 blocked shots, 21 hits, 13 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 16 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes gap late Barron scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots, delivered two hits and had a two-minute penalty over 22:12 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.

Impact The Canadiens pulled the goalie and were pressing to score two goals late, when Barron closed the deficit to one. He was positioned in the high slot, stick cocked and ready to fire, and finished a feed from Cole Caufield. That he was on the ice in that situation is a telling sign that Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis believes in the offensive potential Barron showed last season (15 points, 39 games). The defenseman has four tallies on 13 shots (30.8 SH%) and five points over 14 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Barron had an assist and two shots on net over 19:23 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Barron and Jordan Harris picked up the assists on Christian Dvorak's third-period goal. The two defensemen didn't do much on the play, as Dvorak, with speed through the neutral zone, finished his rush with a beautiful wrister. It was the fourth point in three games for Barron, whose other three points are goals. The 21-year-old, who was drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft by Colorado, wasn't known for his offense coming up, but Barron has shown flashes in his short time with Montreal. He's currently a member of the second-unit power play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes offense in win Barron scored a goal on one shot in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Winnipeg. He added two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 19:09 of ice time.

Impact Barron filled the center slot on a rush and went five hole on Laurent Brossoit to even the game at one goal apiece. It was the third goal in four games for Barron, who filled in for Kaiden Guhle after being a healthy scratch the first three games of the season. Guhle returned Saturday, was Barron's partner on the second pair, and had a pair of assists. Barron will remain the lineup now replacing the injured David Savard (hand), who is expected out until early December. However, if Barron continues to provide offense, he'll play over Gustav Lindstrom when Savard is ready to play.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots rebound in loss Barron scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots, delivered four hits and was assessed two penalty minutes over 21:22 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact The 21-year-old defender filled in for an injured Kaiden Guhle (upper body) for a third straight game and Barron may stay in the active lineup for a bit. And not only because he scored his second goal in as many games Tuesday. After news broke that David Savard will miss six-to-eight weeks with a broken hand, Barron moved up to the top pair alongside Mike Matheson. When Guhle returns, Barron could stick as a top-four blueliner.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first goal on season Barron netted his first goal of the season in Monday's 3-1 win against the Sabres.

Impact Barron, filling in for the injured Kaiden Guhle (upper body) for the second straight game, paid instant dividends. He scored just 2:56 into the game to get the visitors off on the right foot, with helpers from Arber Xhekaj and Sean Monahan. Barron added a plus-1 rating, two blocked shots and a minor penalty. Next up for the Canadiens is a home date with the Devils.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut Barron blocked one shot over 11:31 of ice time in Saturdays' 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.

Impact Barron made his season debut, filling in for the injured Kaiden Guhle (upper body). He skated on the third pair with Arber Xhekaj. Barron showed some offense last season with 15 points in 39 games. but he may not get the ice time necessary to showcase that side of his game frequently in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could debut Saturday Barron could make his regular-season debut Saturday in place of an injured Kaiden Guhle (upper body), Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact Guhle is deemed day-to-day with an injury suffered during Tuesday's loss to the Wild. Barron, who opened the season as a healthy scratch for all three games, is prepared to make his debut against Washington. He played well enough in a 39-game sampling last season after being called up from AHL Laval but was not one of the top six defensemen coming out of training camp.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaiden Guhle's injury opens door for Canadiens' Justin Barron Montreal's seventh defenceman appears likely to play his first game of the season Saturday night against the Capitals at the Bell Centre.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stu Cowan: Canadiens players can benefit from world championship Samuel Montembeault and Justin Barron will play for Canada, while prospects Sean Farrell, Lane Hutson and Luke Tuch will suit up for the U.S...

MAY 10, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Buries one in finale Barron scored a short-handed goal in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Boston. He added one hit, two blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 25:49 of ice time.

Impact After some activity near the net, a loose puck came out to the slot where Barron jumped on it and buried it past Jeremy Swayman. The 21-year-old blueliner finished the season with four goals and 11 assists while going plus-2 over 39 games. He was called up in December and never went back to the AHL. Barron will have a spot on Montreal's blue line in 2023-24.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Anthony Richard Shows Off Quick Release After Beautiful Pass From Justin Barron

MARCH 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in return Barron recorded a pair of assists and five hits in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

Impact Barron, returning from a six-game absence with an upper-body injury, assisted on Mike Hoffman's goal in the first period before setting up Anthony Richard's game-winner in the third. The 21-year-old Barron is up to three goals and eight assists through 25 games this season. A first-round pick in 2020, Barron should see a regular role on Montreal's blueline over the final month of the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Barron (upper body) won't play Monday against Colorado, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barron will miss his sixth straight game despite wearing a regular jersey during Monday's morning skate. He has produced nine points, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocks and 22 hits in 24 games this season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Devils Barron (upper body) isn't ready to return for Saturday's game against New Jersey, per Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse.

Impact Barron hasn't played since March 2 because of the injury. He has three goals and nine points in 24 contests in 2022-23. Barron might serve on the third pairing once he's healthy.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared for contact Barron (upper body) is still sporting a non-contact jersey at Thursday's game-day skate, ruling him out versus the Rangers.

Impact Barron will be shelved for his fourth consecutive contest due to his upper-body issue. The defenseman has been limited to just 24 NHL appearances this season in which he notched three goals, six assists and 24 shots while averaging just 15:27 of ice time.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still day-to-day Barron (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't play Tuesday versus Carolina, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barron has been out since leaving last Thursday's game versus Los Angeles following a hard hit from Carl Grundstrom. There is some speculation that the Canadiens blueliner could be dealing with a concussion. Barron has nine points, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocks and 22 hits in 24 contests this campaign.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Barron (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Sunday against Vegas.

Impact Barron was also unavailable for Friday's 3-2 loss to Anaheim following an early exit from Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Los Angeles. He has produced nine points, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocks and 22 hits in 24 appearances this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Barron (upper body) isn't expected to play Friday versus Anaheim, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca.

Impact Barron was injured in the first period of Thursday's 3-2 loss to LA. He has three goals and nine points in 24 contests this season. With Barron unavailable, Chris Tierney is projected to draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Thursday.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Barron scores in OT to lift Canadiens to 3-2 win over Jets