Anderson (upper body) was activated off IR and will play Monday against Arizona, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has missed the last 11 games while recovering from an upper-body injury he suffered against Colorado on Dec. 2. The 27-year-old has averaged 17:49 of ice time -- 1:28 during the power play -- and recorded seven points over the 10 appearances prior to the contest he exited early with an injury. He will likely reprise his top-six role for Monday's game against Arizona.

Anderson (upper body) "feels 100 percent ready to go" and could suit up Monday against Arizona, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Of course, Anderson will need to be fully cleared to play and activated from injured reserve before he can officially enter the lineup Monday. The 27-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 2, missing the last 11 games with his upper-body issue. Assuming he plays Monday, expect Anderson to skate in his usual top-six role.

Anderson (upper body) flew with the team to Boston but will not play Wednesday night against the Bruins, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson returned to practice this week and wore a non-contact jersey, and the Canadiens expect him back sometime next week. He is tied with Nick Suzuki for the team lead with seven goals while playing seven fewer games. Montreal is on a road trip that extends through Jan. 24.

Anderson (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Sunday, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to an upper-body injury. Assuming the estimation of an eight-week absence was accurate, the 27-year-old doesn't figure to return from injured reserve until later in January. Anderson had seven goals and six assists while averaging 17:07 of ice time in 25 games before the injury.

Anderson (upper body) has had his recovery timetable extended to eight weeks from his initial injury date.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson had recorded seven points through the 10 contests prior to his injury and was on pace for 43 points if he played all 82 games this season. His absence will continue to provide opportunities for call-ups and depth players while the Canadiens search for a way to make up the lost production and fill his skates.

Anderson (upper body) is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Given the timeline, it wouldn't be surprising to see Anderson land on injured reserve in the coming days. The Canadiens called up Laurent Dauphin to supplement their forward depth while Anderson is out.

Anderson (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was injured in the second period. While the 27-year-old is done for Thursday, his status for Saturday's game against the Predators hasn't been determined yet.

Anderson scored two goals and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

He fired home what proved to be the game-winner with less than two minutes remaining in the third period before adding an empty-netter soon after. Montreal's second line led the way in the victory, as Anderson, Tyler Toffoli and Christian Dvorak combined for four goals and nine points. The multi-point performance was Anderson's first in November, and on the season he has seven goals and 13 points in 23 games.

Anderson scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson jumped on a turnover in front of the Buffalo net, spun and fired a shot past Dustin Tokarski for his fifth goal of the season. Anderson has endured a tough month of November, accumulating just five points with a minus-10 rating in 12 games.

Anderson had an assist, one shot on goal, three hits, one blocked shot and a five-minute fighting major in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

After a Nashville defensive-zone turnover, Anderson patiently skated through the slot and slipped a no-look, backhanded pass to Christian Dvorak, who didn't miss while staring at two-thirds of an empty net. It was the third point in the last four games for Anderson, who also has a pair of fights this week.