Mitchell scored the team's lone goal in Tuesday night's 5-1 loss to the Canucks. It was his third goal in four games and fourth of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell's goal was the highlight for Montreal, who lost its first game after tearing off nine straight wins to start the season. Scoring goals typically isn't his game, but the fourth-line center is puts himself in front of the net where tips, defelctions and rebounds happen.

Mitchell tipped in the game-winning goal in Friday night's 7-2 win over Buffalo. The fourth-line center's scored in each of the last two games.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell's not known for his goal scoring, but he's already potted three in the first eight games. He added good work in the circle Friday, taking 13 of 20 faceoffs

Mitchell scored his second goal of the season in Tuesday night's 3-0 win over the Blues. He added three hits and two blocked shots in the win.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal's fourth line is averaging well over 11 minutes per game, so they're getting ample opportunity to score. Or to compile other stats, like penalty minutes, an area in which Mitchell leads the team with 18 PIM.

Mitchell scored a third-period insurance goal in Sunday night's 3-1 win over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell tipped in a P.K. Subban shot to score his first goal of the season.

Mitchell had a blocked shot, a hit and two penalty minutes in Wednesday night's season-opening win over the Maple Leafs. He skated 8:54 as the fourth-line center and won four of nine draws.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell committed an interference penalty with the Habs leading by a goal, giving the Leafs a power-play opportunity with six minutes left in the game, and didn't play the rest of the game.

Mitchell re-signed with the Canadiens on a three-year, $3.6 million contract Monday, Steven Whyno of The Canadian Press reports. Acquired from the Sabres prior to the trade deadline last season, Mitchell proved to be a useful cog in the Canadiens' bottom-six ranks. Though he only provided one point in his 14 regular-season games with the Habs, he ratcheted up his production in the postseason, supplying a goal and four assists across 12 contests. Mitchell isn't likely to see his role grow as a result of the scoring output, but he should be relatively secure in his standing as the team's top centering option on the checking line.

Mitchell collected a pair of helpers in Sunday's Game 3 overtime win over the Senators. Another strong performance from Mitchell, who scored a goal in the Habs' Game 1 victory. The 30-year-old only managed 14 points in the regular season, but he's sporting a plus-4 rating in the playoffs and is a valuable fourth-liner who can produce points. With depth players like Mitchell, Dale Weise and Brian Flynn having stepped up, Montreal could be in for a lengthy postseason run.

Mitchell (arm) will play Tuesday against the Predators, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette reports. Initially projected to miss two weeks due to the arm injury, Mitchell ended up sitting out for about half that time period after progressing faster than anticipated. With doctors clearing him for a return to action, Mitchell is set to replace Manny Malhotra on the Habs' fourth line.

Mitchell (arm) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Predators, the Montreal Gazette reports. After missing the last four games, Mitchell will likely make his return Tuesday night. Hopefully, the Habs will provide another update before the opening face-off.

Mitchell (arm) could play Tuesday against the Predators. Mitchell has been sidelined since last Tuesday with the arm injury, but was expected to miss two weeks. A return Tuesday would put him a week ahead of schedule, but hasn't been ruled out at this point. His status should be updated at some point Tuesday as the opening face-off nears.