Wideman (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman is expected to return to a substantial role following his two-game absence, skating on Montreal's third pair and top power-play unit versus Colorado. He's picked up eight points through 17 contests this campaign.

Wideman (undisclosed) will not play Monday against Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman will miss his second straight game and it's still unclear what he's dealing with. He has eight points and 22 PIM through 17 games this season.

Wideman (upper body) won't be available for Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

With Wideman on the shelf, Michael Pezzetta will slot into the lineup against the Penguins. Wideman will be reevaluated ahead of Monday's matchup with Vancouver.

Wideman had two assists and one hit over 11:46 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

After amassing four points in four games, Wideman was made a healthy scratch Thursday, so that the Canadiens could get a look at Mattias Norlinder on the blue line. Montreal head coach Dominique Ducharme, desperate for offense, made an inspired decision and inserted the puck-moving defenseman at forward on the fourth line in place of Michael Pezzetta. The move paid immediate dividends, as Wideman helped on both of Ryan Poehling's goals. Wideman has eight points, 21 shots, 14 hits, nine blocked shots and 22 PIM over 15 games.

Wideman was not in the active lineup for Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman has provided offense from the blue line with two goals and six points through 14 games, but he was given a seat in the press box so that Mattias Norlinder could make his NHL debut. Head coach Dominique Ducharme suggested to Arpon Basu of The Athletic that Norlinder and Wideman are similar players, which may be the reason the coach sat Wideman.

Wideman had an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and four penalty minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman sparked an immediate answer to New York's third goal. After the ensuing faceoff, the Rangers cleared the puck to the neutral zone, where Wideman quickly forwarded it and set up the sequence that led to Josh Anderson's goal. It was the sixth point for Wideman, who leads the Canadiens' blueliners, and his fourth point in the last four games.

Wideman had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman picked up the secondary assist on Montreal's first goal, then stepped up from the point to bury a feed from Artturi Lehkonen early in the third period to give the Canadiens a point, the third consecutive game with a point for Montreal. Wideman has points in two straight game and five through 12 contests.

Wideman had a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman's blast from the point clanged off a post and landed behind Jacob Markstrom when Brendan Gallagher batted it home for Montreal's game-tying goal in the second period. Wideman, who had been a healthy scratch for four consecutive contests at the end of October, has played all six games since and averaged 3:30 with the man advantage. He has two power-play assists and three total points over 11 games.

Wideman had a power-play assist and one blocked shot over 14:06 of ice time in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman entered the lineup for the inactive Sami Niku and picked up the primary helper on Mike Hoffman's power-play tally four seconds into a Montreal power play. Wideman had been a healthy scratch the previous four games before taking Niku's spot on the third pairing. It was the second point in six games for Wideman.

Wideman scored a goal and provided three shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the last few seasons with stints in the AHL and KHL, Wideman scored his first goal since the 2018-19 season and put the Habs within one in the second period. Although the team wasn't able to make much out of the goal, the 31-year-old also had three shots, one block and two PIM on the night. Wideman led the KHL in points last season but shouldn't be expected to produce anything beyond a 20-point season.