Tatar recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar opened the season in a third-line role, but it was that unit centered by Dawson Mercer that created Andreas Johnsson's third-period tally. A somewhat streaky scorer, Tatar put up 30 points in 50 games with the Canadiens last year, although he saw no playing time after Game 5 of the first-round playoff series against the Maple Leafs. The Czech winger's role will likely go a long way in determining his level of production this year, but he should move up the lineup if head coach Lindy Ruff needs to shake things up.