Shaw (neck) was cleared for contact before Friday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw has missed the last 11 games and will not suit up in either game this weekend. He's hoping to be ready by Tuesday night when the Ducks visit the Bell Centre. Shaw practiced Friday on the fourth line with Kenny Agostino and Michael Chaput, but coach Claude Julien would divulge his plan for Shaw when the forward his ready to return.