Josh Anderson News

Anderson awkwardly collided face first in the board in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, exiting the contest with 12:43 time-on-ice. He will return to the ice on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, aiming to add to his 19 points (9G / 10A) through 58 games this season.

It's unclear when Anderson picked up the injury, but he will be unavailable for Saturday's game vs. the Oilers. The Canadiens recalled Joshua Roy on Friday, so he could make his NHL debut in Anderson's spot.

Andersen has been battling an undisclosed injury after playing 15:18 time-on-ice on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars but will not miss any game action as he is expected to play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Anderson only has six goals through 37 games this season but has six points (5G / 1A) in his last eight.

Anderson suffered a lower-body injury late in the third period of Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning and will not play Thursday in Boston. Jake Evans may return from a lower-body injury of his own to replace Anderson in the lineup.

Anderson will miss Tuesday's game in Detroit and Wednesday's game vs. the Canucks. Expect Evgenii Dadonov to replace him in the lineup if he's activated from IR.

Anderson has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but could be back in the lineup vs. the Senators. Anderson is considered a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Canadiens hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.

Anderson has been out since December 2nd but is expected to play Monday in Arizona. Anderson, who will likely return to a line with Christian Dvorak, has 13 points (7G / 6A) in 25 games this season.

Anderson's original timetable was 2-to-4 weeks but has been downgraded. Anderson will likely be out until at least the end of January/early February.

Anderson was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings due to a non-COVID-19 related illness. Expect Adam Brooks to replace him in the lineup if he can't play.