McNiven (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

McNiven stopped four of seven shots in an 8-2 loss to Minnesota on Jan. 24. He was reassigned to the taxi squad Jan. 26. The 24-year-old's placement on injured reserve comes with a minimum seven days of absence and Montreal's next game is scheduled for Feb. 8 against New Jersey. He is unlikely to make an additional NHL appearance while Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau remain healthy.