While the 2024-25 season was a major step in the right direction for the Montreal Canadiens, it was a tough year for Habs forward Kirby Dach. In 57 games with the Canadiens on the year, he posted 10 goals, 12 assists, and a minus-29 rating. He also only recorded three assists in his final nine appearances.

Dach's struggling to find consistency was not the only rough part about his season, though. Dach's 2024-25 season, unfortunately, came to an end after he underwent knee surgery in late February. As a result, it was a frustrating year in more ways than one for Dach. This was after he also had season-ending knee surgery in 2023-24, where he was limited to just two games.

However, the new season will now offer Dach a clean slate to get things back on track. The Canadiens will certainly be hoping that the 24-year-old forward can get his offense up and stay healthy in 2025-26. This will be especially so if he starts the season as their second-line center.

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While Dach struggled this past season, the possibility of him turning things around should not be ruled out. The 2019 third-overall pick has already shown earlier in his career that he can be a solid point-producer. He most notably recorded career highs with 14 goals, 24 assists, and 38 points in 58 games during his first season with Montreal, so there is no question that the 24-year-old has good potential.

Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see if Dach can bounce back after his tough 2024-25 season. If he stays healthy and regains his previous offensive form, it would be a massive boost for a Canadiens team on the rise.

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