Hoffman was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis continues to shuffle bodies in an effort to shake the team out of a slump with reached seven straight losses Thursday. With Brendan Gallagher (lower body) also out of the lineup, Joel Armia and Evgenii Dadonov rejoined the active roster after sitting Tuesday.

Hoffman had an assist, one shot on goal and one assist over 13:28 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman was the primary helper on Brendan Gallagher's tally late in the third period. It was his second assist in three games but just his fourth point over the last 12. The Canadiens, mired in a six-game losing streak during which they've scored just 11 goals, desperately need scoring, and Hoffman has just two goals since the middle of November.

Hoffman had a power-play assist and a team-high five shots on goal over 13:42 of ice time in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman set up Josh Anderson for a first-period score, snapping a three-game run without a point. Multiple Montreal forwards are slumping, as the team scored just 14 goals over the last seven outings. It's even worse for the power-play units, which remain last in the NHL at 14.9 percent after pocketing two power-play goals Thursday.

Hoffman scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman converted at 1:08 of the extra session to secure the Canadiens' first win in four games. The 33-year-old had gone four contests since his last goal and point. He's at seven tallies, three assists, 47 shots on net, a plus-4 rating and 10 PIM through 22 outings this season while regularly earning middle-six minutes.

Hoffman had six shots on goal and two hits over a season-high 20:32 of ice time in Monday's 2-1 shootout win over Calgary

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman moved up from the second line after Cole Caufield left the game early in the second period with an upper-body injury. Caufield will be evaluated Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's road encounter with the Senators.

Hoffman (lower body) scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman had missed eight games due to the injury. He played 15:43, including 3:20 with the man advantage. Get him back in your lineup if he's been on your IR.

Hoffman (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman has five goals and eight points in 16 games this season. He is slated to play alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky in his return Saturday after missing the past eight games.

Hoffman (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman has missed the Habs' last four games and will not play during their upcoming four-game road trip that starts in Calgary on Thursday. Hoffman was hot before his injury, with four goals and six points in six games. He has five goals and eight points in 16 contests this season.

Hoffman (lower body) will not be with the Canadiens when they leave for their four-game road trip, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman has already missed the team's last four contests and appears set to miss another four due to his lower-body issue. At this point, the Habs may have to consider placing Hoffman on injured reserve in order to free up a spot on the 23-man roster for a spare forward. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran winger was rolling with six points in his last six outings, including four goals on 14 shots.

Hoffman (lower body) won't play Tuesday against San Jose, per Montreal reporter Priyanta Emrith.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman, who has been out since Nov. 19, was on the ice Tuesday before the morning skate. He has five goals and eight points in 16 games this season.