Pearson scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger opened the scoring with 33 seconds left in the first period, turning a defensive-zone breakdown by Florida into his first goal of the season. Pearson hasn't been much of a fantasy asset in recent years -- he hasn't posted a 20-goal season since 2019-20 with the Canucks -- and his middle-six role with the Golden Knights likely won't lead to a resurgence. Through six games this season, he's managed three points.

Pearson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Golden Knights on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson had been in training camp on a PTO, but he played well enough to earn the contract. Pearson had two goals and an assist in four preseason games. The winger spent last season with the Canadiens, scoring only five goals while adding eight assists in 54 regular-season appearances. Pearson should see action on the fourth line, when he is not a healthy scratch this season as their 13th forward.

Pearson scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-1 preseason win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson's tally at 8:56 of the first period tied the game at 1-1, and the Golden Knights controlled things the rest of the way. Through four preseason games, Pearson has collected two goals and one assist. The 32-year-old winger is on a tryout agreement, but his strong showing could help him earn a contract from Vegas or another team. He's likely competing with Brendan Brisson and Tanner Laczynski to be an extra forward on the Opening Night roster at this stage of the exhibition schedule.

Pearson signed a professional tryout agreement with the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson spent last season with the Canadiens, racking up 13 points in 54 contests. He missed a large chunk of time with an upper-body injury and was also a healthy scratch down the stretch. Injuries have taken significant portions of his last three seasons, but he's healthy and could push for a bottom-six role with the Golden Knights, who are currently expected to lean on young forwards in those spots.

Pearson scored the game-winning goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes. He also had a hit.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson received a pass from Jordan Harris then wheeled pass a flat-footed Liam O'Brien for the game-winner early in the third period. The strike was Pearson's fifth goal (first GWG) and first since Dec. 4. In between, the fourth-line forward missed 19 games with an upper-body injury.

Pearson had an assist, four shots on net and two penalty minutes over 12:50 of ice time in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

For the second consecutive game, Montreal's second line combined to give the Canadiens the first lead of the game. Pearson worked a loose puck from behind the net to Josh Anderson, whose shot was stopped before Jake Evans deposited the rebound. The Habs' top line has been the team's most productive unit recently, so it's encouraging to see secondary scoring over the last two tilts. Pearson now has 10 points (four goals, six assists) over 35 games.

Pearson had an assist and one shot on net over 13:02 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson worked a give-and-go with Jake Evans, who potted Montreal's first goal. The assist was Pearson's first point in seven games since returning from an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has four goals, five assists and 52 shots over 34 games while averaging 13:26 TOI.

Pearson (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson's expected to slot into a fourth-line role Tuesday following his 19-game absence. The 31-year-old forward has collected four goals and eight points through 27 contests this season.

Pearson (upper body) will travel with the Canadiens for the team's upcoming three-game road trip to continue to rehab, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although the fact that Pearson is traveling with the team is certainly a positive development, at this point it isn't clear if he'll be available at any point during Montreal's brief road trip. Pearson picked up eight points through 27 contests before sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 9 versus the Sabres.

Pearson (upper body) worked out prior to Monday's practice session, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson has been sidelined since Dec. 9 due to the injury but remains on schedule with his projected four-to-six week timeline. He had been skating on the third line prior to his injury and had four goals and four assists through 27 games.