Hoffman recorded two power-play assists along with five shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Five of Hoffman's seven points have come on the power play. After missing the first three games of the season with a lower-body injury, Hoffman has taken up residence on the top line and contributed seven points over 12 games.

Hoffman had a power-play assist and six shots on goal but finished minus-3 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman was involved in a net-front scramble that resulted in his assist on Nick Suzuki's goal. Three of his five points have come with the man advantage.

Hoffman scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

He lit the lamp on his only shot of the afternoon, and the veteran forward added nothing else to his ledger. Hoffman has scored a goal in four of the last five games, but those four tallies are his only points so far this season.

Hoffman scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old opened the scoring at 12:09 of the first period. Hoffman's three goals this year have all come in the last three games as he's shown chemistry with Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher on the top line. With a prominent role in the offense, Hoffman's sniping abilities should keep him on the fantasy radar, especially if he can do more on the power play.

Hoffman scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's only shot of the game beat Philipp Grubauer at 11:37 of the first period. With goals in consecutive games, Hoffman appears to be getting more comfortable with the Canadiens. The winger has added nine shots, a plus-1 rating and four hits through four contests, but it'll be his scoring production that gets the most attention from fantasy managers.

Hoffman scored a power-play goal on four shots in a 6-1 win over the Red Wings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman picked up his first goal in a Montreal uniform late in the first period, sending a long wrist shot through traffic that eluded Detroit netminder Thomas Greiss and gave the Canadiens a 2-1 lead. The 31-year-old, who spent the 2020-21 campaign with St. Louis, was suiting up for just the third time after opening the year on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Hoffman had three shots on net, three hits and two penalty minutes over 16:36 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman made his season debut after dealing with a lower-body detected while undergoing a physical during training camp. He's expected to give the Canadiens a scoring boost, but that did not materialize Tuesday. He skated on the third line with fellow newcomer Adam Brooks and served on the top power-play unit.

Hoffman (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Sharks on Tuesday after being activated off injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman will be making his Habs debut after signing with the team in the offseason. The 31-year-old winger missed the 20-goal mark last year for the first time since 2013-14 and should be capable of getting back over that threshold this season. While Hoffman is set to take on a third-line role, he should also get a look with the No. 1 power-play group, making him a top-half fantasy option.

Hoffman (lower body) is targetting Tuesday's matchup with San Jose to make his season debut, telling reporters, "The body feels good and I'm ready to go," Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If given the all-clear, Hoffman will first need to be activated off injured reserve with a corresponding roster move needed to clear a spot on the 23-man roster. Based on Monday's practice session, Hoffman figures to take on a third-line role while also joining the No. 1 power-play unit which should set him up to get back over the 20-goal mark this year.

Hoffman (lower body) is expected to be ready for Tuesday's or Thursday's matchup with the Sharks or Hurricanes, respectively, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the news officially rules Hoffman out against the Rangers on Saturday, fantasy players at least have a rough timeline for his return to the pitch. Once given the all-clear, Hoffman should slot into a top-six role and will look to get back over the 20-goal mark after missing out last season for the first time since 2013-14.