Tatar scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's 7-4 win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

It was Tatar's first goal in 10 games. Playing in Montreal becomes him. He's two points from matching his career mark of 56 points. We think he'll get there. And help you, too.

Tatar recorded a pair of assists in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Detroit

EDGE Analysis

Sitting at 50 points through 68 games, Tatar needs six more to tie his career high, set back in 2014-15. The forward missed his team's last game with an illness but returned in fine form Tuesday. Tatar picked up a minor penalty and also dished out a hit in the win.

Tatar (illness) was back at practice Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar missed Montreal's last game due to the flu, but his ability to practice here suggests he's no longer under the weather. Look for the owner of 22 goals and 48 points through 67 games to get back into the lineup Tuesday against the Red Wings.

Tatar (illness) won't play in Friday's road game versus the Ducks, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar has been hot lately with seven points in the last 10 games. It's unclear who will bump up to the first line, but Jonathan Drouin appears to be a top candidate for the position. The Canadiens have three days off before Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings, so Tatar has a good chance to get back in then.

Tatar scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. He added a blocked shot and a hit over a forward-high 18:37 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

A Toronto turnover in the neutral zone eventually led to Tatar beating Frederik Andersen high to the glove side for this 21st goal, ranking him second on the team behind Brendan Gallagher. It was the third consecutive game with a goal and fourth straight with points for the 28-year-old Czech.

Tatar scored a goal on three shots, blocked a shot and picked up a minor penalty in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar's second-period goal, his second in as many games and fourth in the last six, was his 20th of the season. He's hit the 20-goal mark for five straight seasons.

Tatar scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar finished a beautiful pass from Jordie Benn, enabling the Habs to snap a four-game losing streak (0-3-1). It was his third goal and fifth point over the last five games. Tatar inches closer to his fifth consecutive 20-goal season and has been sneaky good this season.

Tatar assisted on two goals in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Tatar used an aggressive forecheck to create a pair of giveaways that led to two goals by Max Domi. The Czech native has been active on the scoresheet, having registered four goals and six assists over the last 11 games. The two assists give himn 25 for the season, two shy of his previous career mark set in 2014-15 when he was with the Red Wings.

Tatar scored a goal on four shots, had three hits and blocked a shot in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier in the week, Tatar battled the flu earlier that lingered. He reported feeling 100 percent ahead of Saturday's game, and proved it when he pocketed his 17th goal, giving him 40 points for the season. That's one more goal and 11 more points than Max Pacioretty, the man Vegas acquired when they so readily sent Tatar packing during the offseason. Tatar is three goals shy of a fifth consecutive 20-goal campaign.

Tatar was not completely over the flu when had 15:56 of ice time and finished minus-1 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

"I had very low energy," Tatar said after taking part in Friday's optional practice. "I was just trying to have quick shifts, not too long, just to try to help as much as I can. It was tough and that's why I'm here today. I was trying to get the energy back and I finally feel a little better." Tatar should be ready to go for Saturday night's game against the Maple Leafs.