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Contributes to win Pezzetta had an assist, two blocked shots and four hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over Seattle.

Impact Pezzetta logged his first point since Feb. 6, a stretch that includes several healthy scratches. He had a classic Pezzetta-like night. On his first shift, he hit Ryker Evans, who didn't return due to a lower-body injury, then Pezzetta's dogged forechecking in the offensive one led to the first of two Alex Newhook goals. Pezzetta leads Montreal with 205 hits over 49 games.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slo-Mo Monday: Michael Pezzetta | Montréal Canadiens Best slo-mo footage of Pezzetta so far this season

MARCH 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Michael Pezzetta making the most of limited ice time with the Canadiens Despite being a healthy scratch for three weeks and missing eight games, rugged forward is still 13th in the NHL with 185 hits.

MARCH 11, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Chases Lindgren in win Pezzetta scored a goal on one shot and added two hits over 10:08 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact After an offensive zone faceoff, Rafael Harvey-Pinard picked up a loose puck in the corner and fed Pezzetta, who went backhand-forehand for his third goal of the season. The tally was Montreal's third in the first 13 minutes of the game and chased old friend, Charlie Lindgren, who spent five seasons with the Canadiens between 2015-19. Pezzetta has 10 points through 39 games and is threatening the career-best 15 points he had over 63 contests last season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Pezzetta scored a goal on one shot in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Senators. He also had one block, three hits and five penalty minutes over 8:47 of ice time.

Impact Pezzetta trailed on a rush and buried a loose puck past Joonas Korpisalo for the final tally of the game. It was Pezzetta's second goal of the season and ended a 24-game run without hitting the back of the net. By now, fantasy managers probably realize the fourth-line forward does not help as a scorer, but Pezzetta is tied for 10th in the NHL with 115 hits and tops the league with 26.29 hits per 60 minutes.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens come out flat in 6-2 loss to Senators in Ottawa Cole Caufield and Michael Pezzetta two of the only bright spots for Habs, who have yet to win three games in a row all season.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

On scoring burst Pezzetta logged an assist and two hits over 9:01 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Pezzetta was still on the ice during a line change, and he and Juraj Slafkovsky combined to help on David Savard's goal. It was the third assist in the last four games and fourth in the last seven for the fourth-line forward. Pezzetta has one goal, seven assists, 29 shots, 105 hits, 14 blocks and 28 PIM through 29 games.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist, eight hits in win Pezzetta had an assist and eight hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.

Impact Pezzetta won a puck battle on the side wall, which lead to Mitchell Stephens feeding Joel Armia for Montreal's third goal. The hard-working Pezzetta has three assists and 27 hits over the last six games.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps in win Pezzetta had an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and eight hits over 10:46 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Pezzetta made a nifty pass off the boards back to Johnny Kovacevic, whose slapshot rebounded to Kaiden Guhle for Montreal's second goal. It was the second helper in four games for the fourth-line forward, who's known more for his grit than enabling scoring chances. The eight hits raised his total to a team-high 91 over 26 games (7:46 TOI/game).

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist the hard way Pezzetta had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot and two hits over 6:48 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Pezzetta was net front, fighting for position, when Jayden Struble's blast from the point bounced off his body onto the stick of Mitchell Stephens to produce Montreal's first goal. The fourth-line forward had been a healthy scratch the previous two games. Pezzetta has one goal, four assists, 24 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 78 hits over 23 games.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Marc Antoine Godin: Michael Pezzetta a signé un contrat de deux ans... - The Athletic Michael Pezzetta a signé un contrat de deux ans à sens unique d'une valeur annuelle de 812 500 $, vendredi. Pezzetta s'est révélé un bon jou...

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

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