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Helps in loss Pezzetta had an assist, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:12 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Pezzetta and his fourth-line mates had a strong start, being on ice for Montreal's first two goals during the first period. That unit dogged the Penguins into a turnover that produced David Savard's unassisted marker, then he and Jesse Ylonen assisted on Jayden Struble's tally. Pezzetta has four points (one goal, three assists) and 70 hits over 20 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides nifty assist Pezzetta had an assist, two blocked shots and one hit over 7:17 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Montreal's fourth line provided a pair of goals Thursday, both by Jesse Ylonen. On the second of those goals, Pezzetta retrieved a puck behind the net then slung a nifty backhand pass to Ylonen for the Canadiens' fourth goal. Known more for his grit than ability to generate scoring chances, it was the type of play rarely seen from Pezzetta. He has three points over 13 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher, Michael Pezzetta try neck guards at practice Accidental death of former Penguin Adam Johnson in England has players thinking more seriously about their safety on the ice.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Records first goal Pezzetta scored a goal on one shot and delivered six hits over 7:09 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Pezzetta banged home a loose puck in front of the fallen Matt Tomkins, closing the gap to 4-2 just 34 seconds after Nick Suzuki scored the Canadiens' first goal. The fourth-line winger typically provides a spark in other ways -- note the team-high six hits -- as this was just his second point and ninth shot on goal through nine games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Pezzetta recorded an assist, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:17 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to New Jersey.

Impact Pezzetta's shot off the rush was saved, but the rebound went directly to Justin Barron, who buried his second goal in as many games. It was a mostly quiet game for Pezzetta, whose typical fantasy contributions come in the hits and PIM categories. He's been active in four straight contests following Kirby Dach's season-ending knee injury.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup, does Pezzetta things Pezzetta had a shot on goal, six hits and two fights over 5:46 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Pezzetta was on the active roster for the first time this season, as Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis adjusted following the loss of Kirby Dach to a season-ending knee injury. When active, Pezzetta typically plays an agitator role on the fourth line, and that didn't change Tuesday. In 63 games last season, the forward amassed 239 hits and 77 PIM.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta Gets Into Second Fight of The Night After Huge Hit on Wild's Jon Merrill

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Georges Laraque has been teaching Michael Pezzetta how to fight "He’s gotten a lot better."

JULY 24, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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JULY 22, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks two-year extension Pezzetta signed a two-year, $1.625 million extension with the Canadiens on Friday, Sportsnet reports.

Impact Pezzetta drew into 63 games with Montreal in 2022-23, picking up seven goals and 15 points while averaging 9:19 of ice time. The 25-year-old forward should continue to post similar numbers while skating in a bottom-six role over the next two campaigns.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in loss Pezzetta had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to Boston on Thursday.

Impact The points snapped a 12-game drought. Pezzetta is an energy guy, so points aren't a regular occurrence. He finished the season with seven goals and 15 points in 63 games.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Todd: When will the NHL grow up and ban senseless fights? What purpose was served by Saturday's pointless mayhem between Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta and Leafs' Wayne Simmonds?

APRIL 10, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta a rugged presence on a team in need of it "I play hard, physical, just high energy. ... You don't need five guys like that, but every team needs a guy or two like that."

APRIL 7, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Shootout goal by Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta was a beauty | HI/O Bonus While former Habs coach Michel Therrien didn't like player's celebration, our panelists loved it.

MARCH 31, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pezzetta tranche en fusillade pour le CH

MARCH 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Pops shootout winner Pezzetta scored the game-winning shootout goal in Monday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Pezzetta's not the first one on anyone's shootout list, but he slipped the puck past Eric Comrie in the sixth round to give Montreal two points. The GWG was his first, but was more notable for his throwback celebration to Tiger Williams.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3

Michael Pezzetta scored the decisive shootout goal and the Montreal Canadiens avoided playoff elimination by rallying to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Works hard for goal Pezzetta scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 9-5 loss to the Panthers. He added six hits and one blocked shot to his line over 10:36 of ice time.

Impact It was goal befitting Pezzetta's style. He laid out on the ice to keep the puck in Florida's end, then was back on his skates when Anthony Richard's shot was deflected, and he managed to redirect with the shaft of his stick. The goal was his sixth, establishing a new career high for the fourth-line forward who has 13 points over 50 games.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-pointer in loss Pezzetta scored a goal on two shots and assisted on another in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes. He also had four hits over 8:28 of ice time.

Impact It was a big night for Montreal's fourth line, which scored two of the team's three goals. Pezzetta picked up an assist on a tally by Alex Belzile, who was in the right spot after a rebound. Pezzetta later crashed the net and finished a nice feed from Chris Tierney. The two-point night was the third of the season for Pezzetta, who has a career-high 12 points through 45 games.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper Sunday Pezzetta posted an assist, four hits and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Pezzetta has two helpers over his last eight games, but he hasn't scored a goal in that span. The 24-year-old has been a fixture in the Canadiens' lineup on the fourth line, a role that doesn't lend itself to much fantasy relevance. He's collected 10 points, 157 hits, 48 PIM, 47 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 44 contests overall.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta And Senators' Austin Watson Square Off In Centre Ice

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Big effort for assist Pezzetta recorded an assist, one shot on goal, six hits and one blocked shot over 13:56 of ice time in Friday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Pezzetta made the hustle play of the night. He beat Flyer defenders to negate a potential icing then, while falling down behind the net, backhanded a feed to Chris Tierney for a late first-period goal. The points are rare for the fourth-line forward but not the hits. Pezzetta, who's recorded 73 hits over the last 15 games, is second on the club with 143 thumps while averaging 9:00 TOI over 39 contests. On a hits-per-game basis, Pezzetta ranks sixth in the NHL with 3.66.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts scoring in loss Pezzetta scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Carolina. He added seven hits and four penalty minutes over 10:25 of ice time.

Impact Pezzetta's first shot was stopped by Antti Raanta, but he was able to bat the puck in midair past the goalie to open the scoring. The fourth-line forward is known more for his aggressive style but has shown an offensive side of late. Pezzetta has five points (two goals) in the last nine games, during which he's delivered 46 hits.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta Breaks Loose And Bats In His Own Rebound Mid-Air To Open The Scoring

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3