Josh Anderson: The Canadiens officially announce that he is injured

Another injury has officially struck the Canadiens.

The Habs announced that Josh Anderson has an upper-body injury. He is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis, so obviously we shouldn't expect to see him play tonight.

Expect to see Joe Veleno play tonight, then.

Forward Josh Anderson has an upper-body injury and is being evaluated on a daily basis.

Forward Josh Anderson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. pic.twitter.com/Gyvd2TozNX
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) March 19, 2026
With Kirby Dach also out, the Habs have lost two players recently. Injuries are making decisions for Martin St-Louis, as is often the case in the world of sports.
E Patrik Laine could be the next call-up, if needed… but you know as well as I do that before it comes to that, Samuel Blais or someone like him will be considered.E

Anderson was injured in Tuesday's game against the Bruins. He was unable to finish the game or practice yesterday, but it was unclear whether he would play tonight.
Now we have some answers.
I don't know how long the upper-body injury will keep Anderson out of action. That said, the Habs will need him, given his penchant for the physical play that makes all the difference at this stage of the season.
You need guys like him to go to war.

Josh Anderson tries to get Jeffrey Viel to fight after the Dach hit. Viel declines and the Ducks give up 2 goals#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/VnJXDWGxeD
— RGF (@rgfray1) March 16, 2026
Details to come…

In a nutshell– Why is Lane Hutson so good?

– Who is the best #6 defenseman in Montreal? [BPM Sports]
– Ouch.

He had requested it. https://t.co/GWH32WDyvR
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 19, 2026

— Indeed.

On January 2, Cole Caufield learned that he had not been selected for the U.S. team for the Olympics.
Since then… @RDSca pic.twitter.com/50npsRM4cO
— Daniel Richard (@DanRichard_RDS) March 18, 2026
— Read more.

New, for @TheAthletic: Maple Leafs face biggest question under pall of injury: Will Auston Matthews stay? https://t.co/WFg5RJfL3Ahttps://t.co/WFg5RJfL3A
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 19, 2026