According to coach Claude Julien, Schlemko (upper body) may still return to action before the end of the year, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the news effectively rules Schlemko out for Monday's matchup with the Red Wings, there is at least hope he could play in the Habs' final five games. If the 30-year-old does receive the green light to suit up, he would like bump Brett Lernout or Noah Juulsen from the lineup.

Schlemko (upper body) has effectively been ruled out for Saturday's home game against the Capitals since he wasn't listed among the lineup changes, as specified by John Lu of TSN.ca.

EDGE Analysis

There's no timeline for Schlemko's return, but with only four points through 34 games, his absence is negligible in most fantasy leagues anyway. He's about to miss his 11th straight contest, leaving very little room for optimisim that he'll return for the seven games that remain on Montreal's schedule.

Schlemko (upper body) won't suit up for Friday's game against the Sabres, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the 10th straight game Schlemko watches from the sidelines. The 29-year-old blueliner has just one goal, four points and 34 PIM in 34 games this season, despite spending logging considerable power-play minutes. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Capitals.

Schlemko (upper body) will not play Wednesday night against the Penguins, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Make that nine straight absences for the veteran blueliner, whose lack of offensive production (four points in 34 games) likely has him toiling on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues anyway. Schlemko's next opportunity to play now comes Friday evening against the Sabres.

Schlemko (upper body) won't suit up Monday versus Florida, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old certainly hasn't been able to shake the injury bug this season, as he's only played 34 games all of 2017-18. The next opportunity for Schlemko to return will be against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, although there's still not a clear timetable for his return, despite him now missing six games in a row.

Schlemko (upper body) will miss a fifth consecutive game Tuesday against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko's continued absence will test Montreal's depth at defense, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only totaled one goal and four points in 34 contests this campaign. Schlemko should be considered out indefinitely until he's able to return to practice with his teammates.

Schlemko (upper body) isn't in the lineup against Columbus on Monday, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has now missed seven of Montreal's last 10 games, although four are due to the current injury that has him under the weather. The 30-year-old will seek to return next for Tuesday's tilt against Dallas, and will look to improve upon the four points (one goal, three assists) in 34 games he's already posted in 2017-18.

Schlemko (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The Habs currently have four defensemen dealing with injuries, including Schlemko, whose next chance to suit up will arrive Monday in Columbus.

Schlemko (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko's continued absence will test Montreal's depth at defense, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only notched one goal and four points in 34 contests this campaign. His next opportunity to return to game action will come Saturday against Tampa Bay.

Schlemko is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. This effectively rules him out for Tuesday's road game against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko's next chance to play will be Thursday, when the Panthers welcome the Habs to BB&T Center. Of course, the journeyman only has four points through 34 games this season, which means his eventual activation won't cause a stir in the fantasy realm.