Pitlick scored a goal on two shots and had two PIM over 17:07 of ice time in Monday's 8-2 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Jake Evans and Cedric Paquette did the dirty work behind the net to set up Pitlick for his eighth goal of the season. It was his second tally and third point since joining Montreal six games ago, a span during which he's averaged 16:13 of ice time, five minutes more than his career average. His first six markers came with the Wild before being released earlier this month.

Pitlick had an assist and one shot on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal head coach Dominque Ducharme juggled the lines with Tyler Toffoli returning and Joel Armia and Cole Caufield added to the COVID-19 protocols list. Part of that shakeup was moving Pitlick, who has played mainly on the wing, to center between Jonathan Drouin and Josh Anderson. The trio combined on Anderson's third-period goal, and the assist was Pitlick's second point since joining Montreal three games ago. As for his work at the dot, Pitlick failed to win either of his two draws.

Pitlick scored a goal on three shots to go along with one hit in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick one-timed a feed from Jonathan Drouin to put Montreal on the board in the first period. It was his first goal in the two games since joining the Canadiens last week, and he once again skated on the second line with Drouin and Christian Dvorak.

Pitlick had one hit and finished minus-1 over 18:59 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick made his Montreal debut after being claimed off waivers from the Wild a day earlier. He donned the No. 32 sweater and took up residence on the second line with Christian Dvorak and Jonathan Drouin. The Canadiens expect to have injured forwards Josh Anderson (upper body), Paul Byron (hip), Brendan Gallagher (lower body) and Tyler Toffoli (hand) return at some point during a road trip that extends through Jan. 24, so Pitlick may not stick in a top-six role for much longer. A game Saturday at home against the Devils has been postponed, meaning Montreal's next scheduled game is Monday in Arizona.

Pitlick was claimed off waivers by Montreal from the Wild on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick has been pretty productive in limited action with Minnesota this season, picking up six goals and 11 points while averaging 9:43 of ice time through 20 top-level appearances. The Canadiens can use all the help they can get up front due to illnesses and injuries, so Pitlick could make his Montreal debut sooner rather than later.

Pitlick was waived by the Wild on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick has picked up six goals and 11 points through 20 top-level appearances this season, so he could garner some interest on the waiver wire. If not, look for the 24-year-old forward to be assigned to AHL Iowa after passing through waivers unclaimed.

Pitlick scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick converted on a outlet pass from Victor Rask to give the Wild a 2-0 lead in the first period. The goal ended a six-game drought for Pitlick, though he did pick up three assists in that span. For the season, the 24-year-old has five goals, 10 points, 10 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating in 14 appearances. He's settled into a bottom-six role for a fairly balanced Wild team.

Pitlick scored a natural hat trick in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick showed incredible chemistry on the third line with Ryan Hartman, who assisted on each of his goals. The natty hatty was even more special as it accounted for Pitlick's first three NHL tallies. He's added two assists, five shots on net and a plus-4 rating in five contests. It's tough to see head coach Dean Evason removing him from the lineup anytime soon.

Pitlick posted an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick set up a Dmitry Kulikov goal at 3:21 of the second period that gave the Wild a bit more of a cushion. The 24-year-old Pitlick has been limited to three games this season, but he's produced two assists, two shots on net and a plus-1 rating. He shouldn't be expected to see more than bottom-six minutes, so he's not likely to be a viable option in fantasy.

Pitlick was activated from the COVID-19 list and will play Sunday against the Islanders, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick will return after missing the last four contests. He's appeared in just one game this season and posted an assist in 9:07 of ice time. The 24-year-old should return to a bottom-six role.