Tatar (upper body) has 22 goals, 39 assists and 14 power-play points over 68 games in 2019-20.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar, who missed three games due to the injury, was expected to miss significant time going forward before the NHL paused the season due to the coronovirus pandemic. At the time play stopped, Tatar was the team leader in all the major scoring categories, and his 61 points surpassed his previous season high set in 2018-19 over 80 games. As Montreal was hit with injuries to its forwards, Tatar stepped up his offense. He has one year remaining on his contact and will return as an essential, top-line forward in 2020-21.

The Canadiens announced Tuesday that Tatar will be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar returned to Montreal for further evaluation ahead of Tuesday's game against Nashville, and as evidenced by this news, likely didn't receive good news. The veteran suffered the injury in last Tuesday's game against the Islanders and currently has no timetable for a return. The 29-year-old's absence will be a huge blow to the lineup, especially considering he's led the team in points this season with 61. As long as Tatar is out, look for Paul Byron to assume a top-line spot as well as a boost in power-play time.

Tatar (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Predators, NHL.com's Sean Farrell reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar returned to Montreal to undergo further evaluation Thursday, and the Canadiens haven't released an update on his status since then. For now, the 29-year-old winger can be considered out indefinitely.

Tatar (upper body) will travel back to Montreal to be further evaluated by the team's medical staff, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar was already set to miss Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay and now will be sidelined against the Panthers on Saturday as well. Prior to getting hurt, the Slovak racked up eight points in his previous seven outings. With Tatar on the shelf, Artturi Lehkonen figures to jump up to a first-line role.

Tatar (upper body) won't play Thursday against Tampa Bay, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tatar unavailable due to an upper-body injury, the recently recalled Lukas Vejdemo appears poised to draw into the lineup against the Lightning. Tatar, who's racked up an impressive 22 goals and 61 points in 68 games this campaign, will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's matchup with Florida.

Tatar (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Islanders, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar played just 2:45 in the first period before exiting the game. The 29-year-old forward has been a bright spot in the Canadiens lineup this year, racking up 22 goals and 39 assists over 67 games. There should be an update on his condition before Thursday's road matchup against Tampa Bay.

Tatar put up three assists in a 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar set a new career mark for points with the first assist and then built on it. He now has 61 points (22 goals, 39 assists) in 66 games. And he's on a three-game, six-point scoring streak. Tatar is a great complementary scorer on fantasy squads. And who knows -- he might even hit 70 points by season's end.

Tatar scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar has points in two straight and 58 points (22 goals, 36 assists) in 66 games. There was some talk that he might have gotten moved at the trade deadline, but his value is probably higher in Montreal than elsewhere. Especially for fantasy owners. Tatar should deliver solid production until season's end.

Tatar notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

While Montreal's playoff chances took another hit Tuesday, Tatar managed to produce his 21st point in the last 23 games, never going more than one game without a point during that stretch. He's established a new career high in assists this season and needs just three points over the final 17 games to set a new career high in points.

Tatar scored a power-play goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

His sprained finger didn't appear to be an issue, as Tatar found the back of the net late in the second period. The 29-year-old continues to produce at well above his career pace, racking up five goals and 18 points in the last 18 games.