Wideman (back) told reporters Tuesday that he will not play again, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman was on injured reserve for all of 2023-24 due to a back injury. He was limited to just 46 games last season, which was his second campaign following a one-year stint in the KHL. Wideman ends his NHL career with 78 points in 291 appearances.

Wideman is out indefinitely because of a back injury.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman had six assists and 81 PIM in 46 contests with Montreal last season. When he's healthy, Wideman might serve as a depth defenseman for the Canadiens.

Wideman had an assist and one blocked shot over 8:00 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman picked up the secondary helper on Alex Belzile's first-period strike. It was just the fifth point in 34 games for the veteran, who has taken a secondary role on a blue line filled with young defensemen.

Wideman had two shots on goal, three blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 12:47 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman returned to the ice following an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He was eased back into the lineup, playing 18 shifts, the lowest amount among Montreal defensemen. He's been in and out of the lineup, either by injury or healthy scratch, and has just four points in 33 games. His last point was an assist in a 7-2 loss to Buffalo on Nov. 22.

Wideman (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday versus Carolina, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman should return to a second-pairing role against the Hurricanes. He's picked up four helpers through 32 contests this campaign.

Wideman (upper body) was put on the injured reserve list Thursday, per Capfriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman last played Feb. 16, so this move might be retroactive to that date. However, the Canadiens announced Thursday that they consider Wideman to be week-to-week, so he isn't expected to return soon. The 33-year-old has four assists in 32 games this season.

Wideman is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman has missed the last two games, last playing a week ago versus the Hurricanes. He has four assists in 32 games after a four-goal and 23-assist campaign in 2021-22.

Wideman (undisclosed) won't make the trip with the Canadiens to New Jersey for Tuesday's game, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman didn't practice Monday and received treatment for an injury. This comes after he took part in Montreal's skills competition Sunday, but it's unclear at this time if he was injured during the festivities. Wideman has recorded four assists, 37 blocks and 63 PIM in 32 appearances this season. His status for Friday's contest versus Philadelphia has not been determined yet.

Wideman had one shot on goal over 16:39 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman filled in for the injured Mike Matheson, who has been ruled out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. Wideman has been a healthy scratch for 13 of the last 22 games, coinciding with the returns of the then-injured Joel Edmundson and Matheson. He's expected to remain in the lineup until Matheson or David Savard (upper body) are ready.

Wideman had an assist, one shot on goal, one hit, three blocked shots and a five-minute major over 14:01 of ice time in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman played like someone who was a healthy scratch the previous six games. His roster spot was the casualty as Montreal's injured blueliners returned to action. First it was Joel Edmundson and then Mike Matheson. The Canadiens are still relatively young on defense but went with a veteran majority Tuesday, with Johnny Kovacevic and Arber Xhekaj taking a seat.