Anderson scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The rugged winger gave the Habs a 2-1 lead early in the second period by tipping home a point shot by Jayden Struble. The GWG was Anderson's first of the season, and the three-point performance was also a season best. He heads into the Olympic break with 12 goals, 20 points, 95 hits, 63 shots on net, 44 PIM, 30 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 51 games.

Anderson scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, logged two hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson did a little of everything in this high-scoring game. He has three points over three contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The veteran winger is at 11 goals, five assists, 56 shots on net, 40 PIM, 79 hits and 29 blocked shots over 43 appearances this season, mainly in a third-line role.

Anderson scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson missed the previous six games due to an upper-body injury. His goal Tuesday opened the scoring at 8:14 of the first period. The 31-year-old winger has 14 points (10 goals, four assists) over 41 contests, and he's earned three of those points while shorthanded. He's also accumulated 54 shots on net, 38 PIM, 76 hits and 28 blocked shots while mostly playing on the third line.

Anderson (upper body) will return to the lineup against Washington on Tuesday, per Patrick Friolet of RDS.

EDGE Analysis

Following a six-game absence, Anderson will occupy a third-line role against the Capitals on Tuesday. He has supplied nine goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net, 74 hits and 38 PIM across 40 appearances this season. With Anderson good to go, Owen Beck will be a healthy scratch.

Anderson (upper body) will be on the ice for warmups before a decision is made regarding his availability against Washington on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been on the shelf for the Habs' lineup since Jan. 1 versus the Hurricanes, a stretch of six games on the sidelines. If Anderson does return to action, it will likely be in a bottom-six role that could see Sammy Blais or Owen Beck dropped from the lineup as a healthy scratch.

Anderson (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson resumed skating Sunday, but he'll be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game Monday. He remains day-to-day for now, and head coach Martin St. Louis indicated Monday that Anderson is a possibility for Tuesday's game against Washington, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. Owen Beck will remain in the lineup for Monday's matchup against Vancouver.

Anderson (upper body) will not play Saturday versus the Red Wings, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is set to miss his fifth straight game. Owen Beck remains in the lineup in place of Anderson. The Canadiens begin a back-to-back set with a home game Monday against the Canucks followed by a road game versus the Capitals, and it's unclear if Anderson will be available for either of those contests.

Anderson (upper body) won't play versus the Panthers on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will miss his fourth straight game. There has been no update on his status since the injury occurred last Thursday versus the Hurricanes. It's unclear if he will be able to return Saturday versus the Red Wings.

Anderson (upper body) will not play versus the Flames on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is set for a third straight absence with the injury he sustained Thursday against the Hurricanes. The winger doesn't have a timeline to return at this point. The Canadiens' next game is Thursday versus the Panthers.

Anderson (upper body) won't play against Dallas on Sunday, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has provided nine goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net and 74 hits across 40 appearances this season. Owen Beck will occupy a bottom-six role in Sunday's lineup against the Stars due to Anderson's absence.