Pearson penned a one-year, $1 million contract with Winnipeg on Tuesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson will join fellow new signing Cole Koepke as free-agent additions for the Jets. For his part, the 32-year-old Pearson garnered 12 goals and 15 helpers in 78 regular-season games for the Golden Knights last year. If Winnipeg doesn't find a replacement for Nikolaj Ehlers, Pearson could be pressed into service as a second-line winger but would likely be better served in a third-line role.

Pearson notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson sat out the first three games of the series, but he's played the last two while Victor Olofsson sits. The helper was Pearson's third in his last eight games. The 32-year-old winger had 27 points, 109 shots on net, 96 hits and a plus-4 rating over 78 regular-season appearances and is better suited to a bottom-six role than Olofsson now that the Golden Knights are essentially at full health.

Pearson produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson has two helpers over his last four contests. The 32-year-old winger is stuck in a fourth-line role, but he remains in the lineup regularly. He's up to 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) while adding 105 shots on net, 93 hits and a plus-4 rating across 76 appearances. His ability to play a variety of roles should help Pearson stay in the lineup for the postseason.

Pearson produced an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson ended a five-game slump with his helper. The 32-year-old winger continues to see fourth-line minutes, but he's been in the lineup on a regular basis throughout the year. He's up to 26 points, 100 shots on net, 92 hits and a plus-4 rating across 73 appearances, and he may see a larger role if Vegas rests any key players prior to the playoffs.

Pearson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson could get back to being a regular for the Golden Knights while Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is out. Pearson was scratched Sunday versus the Lightning after a stretch in which he had just one assist over seven games. The 32-year-old winger has generally been an effective bottom-six forward this season, and he's played higher in the lineup when injuries arise. He's now at 12 goals, 25 points, 94 shots on net, 84 hits and a plus-7 rating through 67 appearances.

Pearson notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson had gone three games without a point. He's back on the fourth line after a brief foray onto the top line while Victor Olofsson was out due to a lower-body injury. Pearson has found modest success regardless of role this season, earning 24 points, 89 shots on net, 83 hits, 36 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 63 appearances. That's good work for a player that came to the Golden Knights' training camp on a tryout deal before inking a one-year contract at the league minimum.

Pearson scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson's opening tally stood as the game-winner, and he also set up a Mark Stone goal in the third period. This was Pearson's second straight game on the top line, and he could stay there while Victor Olofsson (lower body) heals up from his injury. For the season, Pearson has 11 goals, 23 points, 83 shots on net, 80 hits and a plus-7 rating through 59 appearances.

Pearson scored a goal on six shots, added an assist, levied three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson had gone seven games without a point and also missed three contests due to an undisclosed injury in that span. He was listed on the top line Wednesday but saw just 12:42 of ice time. The 32-year-old winger has proven capable of moving around the lineup this season, and he's up to 10 goals, 21 points, 80 shots on net, 79 hits and a plus-5 rating across 58 appearances.

Pearson (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Vegas returned Jonas Rondbjerg to AHL Henderson in a corresponding move. Pearson will occupy a bottom-six role in Saturday's lineup versus Vancouver after missing the last three games. He has nine goals, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 74 hits across 53 appearances this season.

Pearson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson was out of action versus the Islanders on Tuesday and will now be sidelined through the 4 Nations Face-Off after landing on injured reserve. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old winger was struggling to generate offense, managing just one point across his last 14 outings -- though he did chip in 25 hits over that stretch. Still, given Pearson's limited offensive upside, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers.