Tatar (hand) explained after Friday's practice that he sprained his finger a few games ago but is feeling fine for the evening's matchup against the Penguins, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar was spotted with a splint on his hand following Wednesday's contest versus the Bruins, but it appears the winger isn't in danger of missing additional action. He should slot into his usual spots on the top line and power-play unit Friday.

Tatar had a splint on his hand after Wednesday's game in Boston, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Tatar suffered the injury. He played 15:23 over 23 shifts in the contest without any apparent discomfort. It remains to be seen if the winger will be ready to go for Friday's game in Pittsburgh. He's picked up 20 goals and 52 points over 59 games -- the 29-year-old is not someone the Canadiens can afford to lose as they cling to slim playoff hopes.

Tatar (illness) is on the ice for Saturday's morning skate, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar didn't practice Friday due to an illness, but his presence on the ice at morning skate suggests he should be good to go for Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. That's good news for the Canadiens and fantasy owners alike, as the 29-year-old winger has been on a tear recently, having racked up four goals and 16 points in his last 14 games.

Tatar did not practice Friday because of the flu, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar, like others in the locker room, is fighting off the flu bug and did so in Thursday's overtime win over the Ducks. "In Tatar's case, we have to give him credit," coach Claude Julien said about Tatar playing Thursday. "Today was a good opportunity to give him rest because he lost a lot of energy. We want to make sure it is in the best shape possible for tomorrow." The illness leaves his status uncertain for Saturday's night's game against the Maple Leafs.

Tatar had an assist, four shots on net, one hit and one blocked shot in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar, one of several Canadiens battling the flu, was uncertain earlier in the day but was available to extend his point streak to six games (three goals, five assists). He has 51 points through 56 games, threatening the career-high 58 points recorded in 80 contests last season.

Tatar (illness) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Ducks, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar was one of a number of Habs to come down with a bug ahead of the tilt, but he was arguably the most important name among them. He'll claim his usual spot as the left wing on the top line, looking to add to a fantastic total of 50 points through his first 55 games played.

Tatar is questionable for Thursday's matchup with Anaheim due to illness, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar is the latest member of the Habs to be bitten by the flu bug, which could also see Ryan Poehling and Victor Mete miss Thursday's tilt. Tatar's potential absence would be a significant blow to Montreal's offense, considering he is riding a five-game point streak and has racked up four goals and 11 helpers in his last 13 outings. If Tatar can't go, Ilya Kovalchuk could get bumped up to the top line with Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher.

Tatar had an assist, four shots on net, one hit and one blocked shot in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar extended his point streak to five games with a primary assist on Christian Folin's third-period goal. He has three goals and four assists during his scoring run. Tatar leads the Habs with 50 points through 55 games, putting him on schedule to demolish the career-high 58 points (80 games) set in 2018-19.

Tatar scored a goal and provided an assist in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar has been held off the scoresheet only twice in the last 10 games, with four goals and eight helpers in that span. The Czech winger recorded his 20th goal Sunday, making 2019-20 the sixth straight year he's accomplished that mark. He's never reached 30 markers in a season, but he's on pace to do so this year. Overall, he's at 49 points, 126 shots, 67 hits and 34 PIM through 54 contests.

Tatar scored a goal on his lone shot in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Phillip Danault found Tatar in an open area in front of the net, and the 29-year-old lifted a puck over Sergei Bobrovsky's right shoulder for his 19th goal. It was the second marker in as many contests for Tatar, who is apparently enjoying the return of linemate Brendan Gallagher from a concussion. During a stretch where Montreal dealt with injuries to its forwards, Tatar has been a consistent offensive force with 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) over the last 17 games.