Dauphin scored a goal on one shot and had one hit in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Arizona.
Dauphin's first-period tally was Montreal's response to the Coyotes' four first-period goals. It was Dauphin's first marker 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.