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.

Pearson (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move is presumably retroactive to Saturday, which is when Pearson last played, but the 31-year-old was already projected to miss 4-6 weeks because of the injury, so putting him on the injured reserve list doesn't impact his timetable. It frees a roster spot for Montreal, though, which the Canadiens have used to summon Emil Heineman from AHL Laval. Pearson has four goals and eight points in 27 outings this season.

Pearson (upper body) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson will likely shift to injured reserve in the coming days as he'll be out until at least early January. The 31-year-old has been held to four goals and eight points in 27 games this season. The team should provide an update once Pearson is closer to returning.

Pearson (upper body) won't play Sunday against Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson was injured in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Buffalo. He has picked up four goals, eight points, 47 shots on net and 26 hits in 27 games this season. Pearson will be replaced in the lineup by Michael Pezzetta.

Pearson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson logged 2:50 of ice in the contest and added one blocked shot during the first period. The winger's injury leaves his availability in doubt for Sunday's game versus the Predators. If he can't play, Michael Pezzetta will likely draw into the lineup in a bottom-six role.

Pearson scored a goal on six shots and delivered one hit over 13:51 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Pearson cleaned up a rebound for Montreal's second score following Philipp Grubauer's stop of a Brendan Gallagher redirection. Pearson's first goal in 20 games occurred on a night when three Montreal forwards could breathe easier after droughts. Sean Monahan scored for the first time in 15 games, and Josh Anderson recorded his first tally of the season. Pearson is up to four goals, four assists, 46 shots on net, 26 hits, 16 blocks and 13 PIM with a minus-3 rating over 25 games.