Laurent Dauphin Injury News & Updates
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Heading to Swiss League
Dauphin, who finished the 2022-23 campaign with an upper-body injury, has signed a one-year contract with Ambri-Piotta of Switzerland's National League.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin's contract also includes a club option to extend the deal for a second season. The 28-year-old forward had one point (a goal) in 21 contests with Arizona in 2022-23. Through 94 career NHL games, Dauphin has contributed eight goals and 17 points.
Apr 13, 2023
Ends season hurt
Dauphin (upper body) will not play Thursday versus the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin was hurt in the Coyotes' penultimate game, and he won't suit up for their finale. The 28-year-old had one point, a goal, in 21 NHL contests this season. He'll likely be looking for a two-way contract in the summer.
Apr 10, 2023
Leaves game with injury
Dauphin (upper body) didn't finish Monday's game versus the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Dauphin's injury isn't known, but it's possible he misses Thursday's game versus the Canucks. The 28-year-old has managed one goal, 25 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating through 21 contests at the NHL level this season.
Apr 6, 2023
Scores late in loss
Dauphin scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
The tally was Dauphin's first NHL point of the season. The 28-year-old was moderately productive with 12 points in 38 outings for the Canadiens last season, but he's struggled in a bottom-six role with the Coyotes at various times this season. The center has added 23 shots on net, 17 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 19 NHL appearances in 2022-23.
Mar 31, 2023
Returns to lineup Saturday
Dauphin (upper body) will return to the lineup versus San Jose on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin will not be available Friday versus the Stars. He has missed the last three games. Dauphin has yet to pick up a point in 16 NHL games this season.
Mar 27, 2023
Not playing Monday
Dauphin (upper body) will not be available Monday against Edmonton, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin will miss his third straight game Monday and it's unclear when he expects to be ready. The 28-year-old has been held scoreless through 16 NHL games this season. Arizona's next game is Friday against the Stars.
Mar 26, 2023
Remains out
Dauphin (upper body) won't play Sunday against Colorado.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin was also unavailable for Friday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche. He has registered 17 shots on goal, nine blocks and 16 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season.
Mar 24, 2023
Not playing Friday
Dauphin (undisclosed) won't play versus Colorado on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has yet to pick up a point in 16 NHL games this season. The 27-year-old was successful at the AHL level, scoring 16 times and adding 25 assists in 48 games with Tucson.
Mar 3, 2023
Heads to AHL
Dauphin was assigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has six shots on goal, one block and two hits in five games with the Coyotes this season. In 48 AHL contests this campaign, he has racked up 16 goals and 41 points.
Feb 28, 2023
Rises to NHL
Dauphin was called up from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin will likely enter the lineup right away, as Nick Bjugstad will sit for trade-related reasons Tuesday. The 27-year-old Dauphin had no points over three games with the Coyotes earlier in the season.
Jan 4, 2023
Heads back to AHL
Dauphin was returned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin was summoned Saturday, and he recorded four shots, a hit and a block in two games during his latest NHL stint. The 27-year-old also has 12 goals and 27 points in 26 contests with Tucson this season.
Dec 31, 2022
Up with Coyotes
Dauphin was recalled from AHL Tucson on Saturday, per the AHL transaction page.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin will be available for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. He made his season debut with the Coyotes on Nov. 13 against the Rangers. Dauphin has 12 goals and 27 points in 26 AHL contests this campaign.
Nov 14, 2022
Reassigned Monday
The Coyotes demoted Dauphin to AHL Tucson on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin made his season debut with Arizona against the Rangers on Sunday, registering one shot in 8:28 of ice time. He'll see more playing time in the minors.
Nov 5, 2022
Brought up by Arizona
Dauphin was called up from AHL Tucson on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has amassed five goals and eight points in eight minor-league contests this season. He had four goals and eight assists in 38 appearances with the Canadiens last year.
Oct 9, 2022
Waived by Arizona
Dauphin was waived by Arizona on Sunday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin will be assigned to AHL Tucson if he clears. He picked up four goals and 12 points in 38 games for Montreal last season. Dauphin also had 11 goals and 16 points in 18 AHL contests with Laval in 2021-22.
Jul 13, 2022
Signs two-way deal
Dauphin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin split time between the NHL and the minors in 2021-22, picking up 12 points through 38 appearances with the Canadiens and 16 points through 18 games with AHL Laval. The 27-year-old forward will likely have a similar role with the Coyotes in 2022-23.
Mar 29, 2022
First multi-point game of 2021-22
Dauphin had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Florida.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin helped Chris Wideman open the scoring, then secured his first multi-point performance of the season by lighting the lamp himself in the second. The 27-year-old forward's bottom-six role on a Montreal team that's bringing up the rear in the Eastern Conference standings isn't typically conducive to fantasy success.
Mar 27, 2022
Gathers assist in win
Dauphin had an assist, one shot on net and one blocked shot in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin sent a gorgeous pass from the boards to the stick of David Savard, who finished the feed for Montreal's first goal of the night. It was the third point in the last five games for Dauphin, who has been working mostly has a fourth-line center.
Mar 16, 2022
Snaps lengthy goal skid
Dauphin scored a goal on one shot and had one hit in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin's first-period tally was Montreal's response to four first-period goals scored by the Coyotes. It was Dauphin's first goal in 14 games, giving him three for the season. Pending whatever trades the Canadiens can make leading up to Monday's trade deadline, Dauphin could be in line for a nightly role as a bottom-six forward.
Mar 3, 2022
Adds helper Thursday
Dauphin logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flames.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin set up a Mike Hoffman tally that put the Canadiens ahead for the first time at 17:15 of the third period. This ended a nine-game point drought for Dauphin, who has struggled to contribute much offense despite playing in a second-line role lately. He's at seven points, 33 shots on net, 19 PIM and a minus-8 rating in 23 outings overall.
Feb 27, 2022
Contributes three blocks
Dauphin had one shot on net, one hit and three blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Ottawa.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin had a key block in the waning moments of the second period, when the Senators were on a power play. Tim Stutzle had a chance with goalie Andrew Hammond out of position, but Dauphin stuck out a skate to block the scoring attempt. He has six blocked shots over the last three games and is doing what he needs to do to remain in the lineup. He was a healthy scratch for the first three games (all losses) under interim head coach Martin St. Louis, but the 26-year-old forward has been active since, which coincides with Montreal's five-game winning streak.
Jan 27, 2022
Scores on penalty shot
Dauphin scored on a penalty shot, had a second shot and four penalty minutes in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin partially made up for the four-minute high-sticking penalty in the first period, when the Ducks scored two power-play goals. In the third period, he closed the gap to 5-4 by slipping a puck five-hole on Anthony Stolarz with just under six minutes left. It was the third time in the last four games that Dauphin has registered a point. He's also made a habit of sitting in the penalty box with 17 PIM over 13 games.
Jan 25, 2022
Snares assist in loss
Dauphin had an assist, one shot on net, one hit, one blocked shot and two penalty minutes in Monday's 8-2 loss to Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin recorded the primary assist on Mike Hoffman's goal early in the first period. It was his second helper in the last three games and gives him five points in 12 NHL contests. When the Canadiens' injured forwards return to the lineup, Dauphin could wind up back at AHL Laval; however, the first order of business for new Montreal general manager Kent Hughes is to initiate a rebuild of the team with the fewest points in the league. That shuffle of bodies could result in Dauphin finishing out the season in the NHL.
Jan 20, 2022
Chips in with assist
Dauphin notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin helped out on a Mike Hoffman tally in the third period. The 26-year-old Dauphin has regularly moved between the active roster and the taxi squad lately, which suggests he may not play much once the Canadiens get some forwards back from the COVID-19 protocols. Dauphin is up to four points, 10 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating through 10 appearances this season.
Jan 20, 2022
Set to play Thursday
Head coach Dominique Ducharme said he will use the same lineup as he did Tuesday versus the Stars, indicating Dauphin will be promoted from the taxi squad ahead of Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin should be expected to play in a bottom-six role Thursday. The 26-year-old has a goal and two assists through nine appearances this season.
Jan 19, 2022
Sent down to taxi squad
Dauphin was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has played in the last four games, though he didn't log a point in that span. The 26-year-old has three points in nine appearances for the Canadiens this season.
Jan 17, 2022
On active roster
Dauphin was promoted from the taxi squad for Monday's tilt with Arizona, per CBS Sports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin posted a minus-2 rating in Monday's loss. The 26-year-old has three points and a minus-4 rating in eight NHL appearances this season.
Jan 14, 2022
Dropped to taxi squad
Dauphin was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, per CBS Sports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has three points in seven games with Montreal this season. The 26-year-old could be back on the active roster for Monday's tilt with Arizona.
Jan 10, 2022
Clears COVID-19 protocols
Dauphin exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, per John Lu of TSN.ca.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin has been shelved since Dec. 19 due to COVID-19 protocols. He returned to the Habs practice Monday, skating with the third line. The 26-year-old has averaged 15:58 of ice time and tallied three points through five NHL appearances this season.
Dec 19, 2021
Enters COVID-19 protocols
Dauphin entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
The Canadiens just had their next three games postponed, as well, so the earliest Dauphin will be able return is Dec. 28 in Tampa Bay.
Dec 16, 2021
Gets first goal in five years
Dauphin scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin forced overtime when he tied things up 2-2 late in the third period when he backhanded a loose puck in front. It was the veteran's first goal in five years. Dauphin has one goal and two assists in five games for the Habs this season, but just seven points in 40 games since his debut in 2015-16.
Dec 15, 2021
Helps on shortie
Dauphin had a shorthanded assist, three shots on net, one hit and one blocked shot over 15:54 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin did the heavy lifting on Jonathan Drouin's shorthanded tally in the second period. He badgered Chad Ruhwedel behind the net then corralled a loose puck off the stick of Mike Matheson and found Drouin alone in front. It was the second consecutive game with an assist for Dauphin, who practiced on the fourth line Monday but logged a regular shift as part of the second line Tuesday and was on ice for both Montreal goals.
Dec 14, 2021
Heading back to fourth line
Dauphin skated on the fourth line during Monday's practice in Pittsburgh, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin was part of the third line in last Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blues but appears ticketed for fourth-line duty Tuesday against the Penguins. He picked up a helper against St. Louis, his only point in three games since being called up from AHL Laval.
Dec 12, 2021
Picks up first assist
Dauphin had an assist, one shot on net and one hit over 15:02 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin badgered St. Louis goalie Charlie Lindgren behind the net and gained control of the puck. That set up the sequence of events leading to Alexander Romanov's goal that made it a 3-1 game. It was Dauphin's first point since being called from AHL Laval three games ago and first in the NHL since 2016, when he was a member of the Coyotes. Several injuries at forward has Dauphin skating on the third line. In addition to his assist, Dauphin has two shots, three hits, three blocked shots and is minus-3.
Dec 7, 2021
Goes minus-2 in debut
Dauphin had one shot on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and finished minus-2 over 15:09 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin made his Montreal debut after being called up from AHL Laval. In his first NHL experience since 2018 when he was with Arizona, Dauphin played significantly more than expected after center Christian Dvorak left with a lower-body injury. He was on the ice for Tampa Bay's first goal, which was the result of a bad pass attempt by defenseman Kale Clague, then was trailing Ondrej Palat who scored the winning goal with 38 seconds left.
Dec 7, 2021
Ready for Habs debut
Dauphin will skate on the fourth line Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin was summoned from AHL Laval on Monday after Montreal announced several injuries to forwards. Josh Anderson (upper body), Joel Armia (undisclosed) and Tyler Toffoli (upper body) will miss the game, so Dauphin was added for reinforcements. The 26-year-old winger has 11-5-16 totals over 18 games for AHL Laval.
Dec 6, 2021
Called up from minors
Dauphin was promoted from AHL Laval on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2018-19 when he appeared in one game for the Coyotes. With the Rocket this year, the 2013 second-round pick has racked up 11 goals in 18 contests plus another five helpers. With Tyler Toffoli (upper body) unavailable, Dauphin will likely challenge the likes of Cedric Paquette for a spot in the lineup.
Dec 4, 2021
Reassigned to AHL
Dauphin was sent down to AHL Laval on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dauphin hasn't played an NHL contest since 2018-19 with Arizona, and he'll need to continue waiting to make his Canadiens debut. The 26-year-old has been great with the Rocket this year, though, ringing up 16 points in 18 games.
Dec 2, 2021
Rises to big club
Dauphin was recalled from AHL Laval on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Josh Anderson (upper body) is expected to be out 2-to-4 weeks, so Dauphin will be up with the Canadiens to serve as a depth forward. The 26-year-old last played at the NHL level in 2018-19.