Perry had a goal on four shots with a blocked shot and two-minute minor penalty over 15:19 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Perry made his Montreal debut, filling in for the injured Joel Armia (concussion), and made an immediate impact. He led a two-on-one chance and tried to slip a pass to Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but the puck was deflected by a defenseman and caromed through Braden Holtby's pads. The Kotkaniemi line was the Canadiens' hottest of the three-game series, netting eight of 17 goals. The Canadiens expect Armia to be out a bit, so Perry could rejoin Kotkaniemi and Tyler Toffoli when the Habs play their home opener Thursday against Calgary.

Perry has been promoted to the Canadiens' active roster from the taxi squad ahead of Saturday's clash with the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Joel Armia is out with a concussion, so Perry is expected to take his spot on Montreal's third line for Saturday's contest. The 35-year-old winger tallied 21 points in 57 games with the Stars last campaign.

Perry skated at right wing on the third line during Friday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right wing on the third line is normally Joel Armia's spot, but he's out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in Thursday's win over the Canucks. Perry, who is currently on the taxi squad, will make his season debut if he's called up to play Saturday.

Perry cleared waivers and was assigned to Montreal's taxi squad, Steve Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perry was added to a five-man taxi squad along with forwards Michael Frolik and Ryan Poehling, defenseman Cale Fleury, and goalie Charlie Lindgren. Canadiens coach Claude Julien has talked up Perry's contributions on the power play, so the veteran could eventually crack the active roster.

The Canadians placed Perry on waivers Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This move was expected. Montreal's endgame here is to stash Perry on the taxi squad to start the season. Both he and Michael Frolik, two veterans who signed with Montreal recently and are practicing on a fifth line, could eventually hit the fourth line. Perry is being considered for a spot on the power play.

Perry skated on the second power play unit during Tuesday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perry, who joined his new teammates on ice for the first time Tuesday, subbed in for Josh Anderson on the second unit. Montreal head coach Claude Julien talked about Perry on Monday, telling the Montreal Gazette that Perry's size can be utilized as a net-front presence on the power play. "It doesn't matter where he is in his career, he's still really good at it," said Julien. Montreal had problems on the power play last season, ranking 17th with a 17.7 success rate, so they've made acquisitions, like Perry and Anderson, to help that unit.

As expected, Perry (not injury related) is on the ice for Tuesday's practice, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perry served the final day of his mandatory quarantine Monday and will now set his sights on winning a spot in the Canadiens' bottom six during training camp. The veteran winger notched 21 points while adding 70 PIM in 57 games with the Stars last campaign.

Perry was not on the ice for Montreal's first practice Monday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perry, who recently signed with Montreal, was in the final day of quarantine Monday and is expected to join his new team on the ice Tuesday. It's not yet clear where Perry will fit in the lineup, although he is expected to bring grit regardless of the line on which he lands.

Perry secured a one-year, $750,000 contract with Montreal on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Perry saw action in 57 games with the Stars last year in which he garnered five goals on 77 shots, 16 assists and 70 PIM. This will be Perry's 16th season in the NHL, having racked up 377 goals and 420 helpers in 1045 games, primarily with the Ducks. The two-time NHL All-Star and 2007 Stanley Cup champion figures to take on a bottom-six role with the Habs, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.

Perry will be allowed to test free agency Friday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

In 57 regular-season games this year, Perry tallied five goals and 16 assists, including seven points with the man advantage. The 34-year-old veteran could garner interest from a handful of NHL clubs ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, though it figures to be close to the $1.5 million he earned this year.