IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sun 12/21/25 10:43 AM

Evans (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Canadiens recalled Sammy Blais from AHL Laval in a corresponding move. Evans suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. He will miss at least the next two games, starting with Sunday's rematch against the Penguins, after moving to injured reserve. Evans has five goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 44 hits through 34 appearances this season.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sat 12/20/25 10:09 PM

Evans (lower body) won't be with the Canadiens for their game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans was injured Saturday and will undergo further evaluation. The Canadiens don't have any extra forwards available, so it's possible Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup as a seventh defenseman instead. Evans' status for the rest of the road trip, which wraps around the holiday break, has yet to be determined. Phillip Danault (illness) is expected to link up with the team in Boston after being traded from the Kings on Friday and could step in for Evans in Tuesday's contest against the Bruins.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sat 12/20/25 8:17 PM

Evans suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Evans logged just 1:57 of ice time across three shifts before exiting the game. The Canadiens would be down to 11 healthy forwards if Evans isn't an option for Sunday's rematch in Pittsburgh, which could lead to a call-up from the minors.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sun 12/14/25 11:17 AM

Evans scored a goal, put two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Evans gave the Canadiens a 3-0 lead in the first period, but the Rangers promptly surged back with two goals of their own prior to the first intermission. The 29-year-old winger is up to five goals, nine points, 34 shots on net, 42 hits and 23 blocks through 30 games this season. He is currently centering the third line and has continued to provide all-around stat coverage. There are likely better options for higher-end scoring in fantasy, but Evans should continue to be a steady source of category coverage when he's in the lineup.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sat 12/13/25 12:04 PM

Evans (personal) will return to the lineup against the Rangers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Evans missed one game due to personal reasons. He has four goals and four assists in 29 games this season. Jared Davidson will come out of the lineup with the return of Evans.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Wed 12/10/25 11:24 AM

Evans will miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh for personal reasons.
EDGE Analysis
Evans is expected to rejoin the Canadiens in New York, which leaves the door open for him to return Saturday versus the Rangers. He has four goals and eight points in 29 appearances in 2025-26. Owen Beck is likely to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Evans' absence.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sat 11/29/25 2:17 PM

Evans scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Evans continues to chip in a decent amount of supporting offense. He has three goals and three helpers over his last 10 outings while filling a middle-six role. The 29-year-old forward is up to four goals, eight points, 28 shots on net, 31 hits, 19 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 23 contests this season.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sat 11/22/25 11:54 AM

Evans (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Toronto on Saturday, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
EDGE Analysis
Evans left Thursday's 8-4 loss to Washington after receiving a high hit from Tom Wilson. The 29-year-old Evans didn't experience any concussion symptoms and won't miss additional time due to the incident. He has contributed three goals, six points, 24 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 26 hits in 20 appearances this season.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Thu 11/20/25 9:12 PM

Evans sustained an undisclosed injury and won't finish Thursday's game versus the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Evans' injury puts the Canadiens' center depth in a dire position, as the team is already missing Kirby Dach (foot) and Alex Newhook (ankle). The 29-year-old Evans was rocked on a hit by Tom Wilson late in the second period of Thursday's game. More information on Evans' status should be available prior to Saturday's home game versus the Maple Leafs. Montreal will likely have to make a roster move if Evans is forced to miss time.

IRJake Evans
C MTL
Sun 11/16/25 2:08 PM

Evans scored a shorthanded goal, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Evans has two goals and an assist over his last five games. The 29-year-old could be poised for more ice time in the near future as Alex Newhook (ankle) is out for four months and Kirby Dach (foot) is set to miss at least six weeks, depleting the Canadiens' options at center. Evans is at five points, 22 shots on net, 24 hits, 17 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 18 appearances. He doesn't have a ton of offense in his game, but he's strong enough as a two-way forward to handle second-line minutes if necessary.