Pezzetta scored a goal and drew an assist during Friday's 4-2 loss to the host Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta started his career effort by earning the primary helper on Jake Evans' first-period, power-play marker and then added a second-period goal off an odd-man breakaway. Pointless since he scored against the Canucks on Dec. 5, the 24-year-old left winger secured his first career power-play point and multi-point outing, adding two shots, four hits and two PIM. Beginning Friday on the third line, Pezzetta previously posted an assist during each of the final three games last season (April 24-29).

Pezzetta scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta tallied the fourth of the Canadiens' first-period tallies. That looked like it might be enough initially, as the Canucks swapped out Spencer Martin for Collin Delia in goal before going on an impressive comeback rally. Pezzetta's goal was his first point in 12 games this year. He's added 16 shots, 31 hits and a minus-2 rating in a fourth-line role. As long as the Canadiens' forward group is dealing with a handful of injuries, Pezzetta should have a steady spot in the lineup.

Pezzetta will be active for Tuesday's game against the Devils, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta, who has been a healthy scratch in 13 of 15 games, gets a rare start as both Joel Armia and Jonathan Drouin are sidelined with upper-body injuries. Pezzetta is strictly an energy guy who doesn't mind mixing it up on the fourth line.

Pezzetta is a candidate to replace Josh Anderson (suspension) in the active lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta and Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) rotated in on the second line during Monday's practice. He's been a healthy scratch in all but one game thus far. As described by head coach Martin St. Louis, Pezzetta is a "culture guy," which means he brings energy and enthusiasm to the ice but not much offense.

Pezzetta signed a one-year, one-way deal with the Canadiens on Monday worth $750,000.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta made his NHL debut in his age-24 season last year, chipping in 11 points and 156 hits over 51 games with the Canadiens. He also led the team with 81 PIM and owns 25 career AHL points over 115 games with Laval since 2018-19. Because of Pezzetta's lack of scoring prowess, he doesn't figure to deliver much fantasy punch, though his physicality could make him a decent DFS play in certain spots next season.

Pezzetta was suspended for two games on Monday by the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head on Washington's T.J. Oshie.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta has been periodically serving as a healthy scratch of late, so his suspension may not even impact the team's planned lineup against Minnesota and Philadelphia on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. With Pezzetta ineligible, Paul Byron will step back into the lineup after sitting out against the Capitals on Saturday.

Pezzetta, per the official Twitter account for the NHL Department of Player Safety, "will have a hearing (Monday) for an illegal check to the head on Washington's T.J. Oshie."

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will be forced to meet with the league after a high elbow to Oshie in the third period of Saturday's loss to the Capitals. He was given a minor penalty on the play but could face additional punishment if the Department of Player Safety sees fit.

Pezzetta (upper body) will draw back into the lineup for Saturday's game versus Toronto, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will presumably draw into a fourth-line role following his six-game absence. He's collected eight points while averaging 7:45 of ice time through 44 contests this campaign.

Pezzetta (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Lightning, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will miss his fourth straight game with the injury, and there's been no specific information regarding his timeline to return. The 24-year-old is likely to be out indefinitely until the Canadiens provide an update on his status.

Pezzetta (upper body) will not play Thursday against Carolina, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will miss his third consecutive game Thursday. As of now, the 24-year-old can be considered out indefinitely as there's no timetable for his return. He has just two points over his last 19 appearances.