Savard had an assist, three shots on net, one hit, one blocked shot and six penalty minutes in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Savard was credited with the secondary assist on Jonathan Drouin's first-period goal. He has points in three straight games while shouldering a heavy load on the blue line with four regular defenders on the COVID-19 protocols list. Additionally, 11 regular forwards are unavailable due to COVID-19 protocols or injury. The team should look different, and Savard will have reinforcements, for the Canadiens' next scheduled game, Jan. 12 in Boston. Montreal's next four games, all at home in Quebec, have been postponed.