Zachary Bolduc
RW - Montreal Canadiens
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Zachary Bolduc scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Flames. His first-period tally opened the scoring for Montreal. Bolduc finished the game with two shots on goal and two PIM. The goal snapped a four-game pointless streak for the 22-year-old.
Fantasy Impact
After a hot start, Bolduc cooled off significantly, leading to a demotion to the fourth line at even strength. However, he remains on the top power-play unit, which is where his fantasy value is currently derived. The goal might help rebuild his confidence, but his limited five-on-five ice time caps his upside. He remains a hold in deeper leagues due to his power-play deployment, but he needs to regain consistency to be trusted in standard formats.
Zachary Bolduc continued his hot start to the season, scoring a goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings. He finished the game with four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating.
Fantasy Impact
Bolduc has now scored in each of his first two games as a Canadien, making an immediate impact with his new team. His place on the second line and the top power-play unit appears secure, putting him in a prime position for a breakout season. After posting 36 points with the Blues last year, Bolduc is on pace to shatter those numbers. He should be added in all fantasy formats where he is still available.
Zachary Bolduc scored a goal in his Canadiens debut during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. Acquired from the Blues in the offseason, Bolduc gave Montreal a temporary lead early in the second period by putting away a rebound. The goal was his first of the campaign.
Fantasy Impact
The most encouraging sign for Bolduc's fantasy value is his immediate deployment on the top power-play unit alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The 22-year-old posted 19 goals and 36 points with St. Louis last season, and he is in an excellent position to surpass those totals if he can maintain that premium role.
Bolduc led the offensive charge with a goal and an assist, marking both of St. Louis’ tallies in the 3-2 defeat. He logged 14:28 of ice time, including 2:06 on the power play, and finished with three shots on goal and a plus-1 rating.
Fantasy Impact
Bolduc’s performance underscores his scoring potential despite limited minutes. His usage on the power play is a promising sign for continued production. He’s worth monitoring in deeper formats, especially if his role expands.