Savard (lower body) took warmups but didn't participate in line rushes Thursday, indicating he'll be out for the game versus the Panthers, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard's injury popped up after the Canadiens' last game, and it appears it'll cost him at least one appearance. The 32-year-old is set to be replaced by Chris Wideman in the lineup. Savard will try to be ready for Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Savard (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision according to coach Martin St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Savard has three goals, 20 points and 176 blocked shots this season. He has been a top-pairing defenseman for a floundering team but sees little time --averaging nine seconds per game -- on the power play.

Savard logged an assist, two shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 24:48 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Savard assisted on Alex Belzile's second-period tally for his fourth helper in his last eight outings. With 20 points in 60 contests, Savard is having a typical campaign. The one thing that jumps out is a reduction in hits. Savard habitually delivers multiple hits per game -- normally in triple digits for a full year -- but the 32-year-old has just 60 this season.

Savard posted an assist, two PIM, two hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Savard has been a solid contributor with eight points over his last 24 contests. The 32-year-old defenseman continues to log top-four minutes as a more defensive presence, but he's chipping in just enough offense to be interesting in deep fantasy formats. For the season, Savard's at 16 points, 46 shots on net, 140 blocked shots, 37 hits, 38 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 48 outings.

Savard found the back of the net in Montreal's 5-2 win over Philadelphia on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Savard opened the scoring at 17:50 of the first period. It was his third goal and 15th point in 45 games in 2022-23. Savard was limited to a goal and no assists over his previous six outings.

Savard scored a goal on three shots over 20:30 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Savard extended Montreal's lead to three goals when he entered the fray in front of the net and beat Jaxson Stauber with a far-side wrister. It was the second goal of the season for Savard and first since November.

Savard had an assist, two shots on goal, one hit and six blocked shots over 23:13 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Savard was the secondary helper on Rem Pitlick's overtime winner, giving the defenseman three points over the last six games. He'll provide modest offense from the blue line, but Savard has value as a shot blocker, ranking second on the Canadiens with 104 over 34 games.

Savard (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday versus Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is expected to return to a prominent role Tuesday, skating on the second pairing and second power-play unit against Nashville. He's picked up eight points through 24 games this season.

Savard (upper body) wore a full-contact sweater Monday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard, who has missed 13 games, could rejoin the Canadiens for Tuesday's road game in Nashville. The Habs have been getting by with multiple rookies on the blue line and could use another veteran like Savard. Montreal has lost five straight by a combined score of 26-8.

Savard (upper body) has been skating on his own at the Canadiens' practice facilty.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's clearly progressing in his recovery, Savard has yet to join the team for practice, a step he'll almost certainly need to take before returning to game action. The 32-year-old defender has picked up eight points while averaging 22:17 of ice time through 24 contests this season.