TANNER PEARSON NEWS

Liveblog: Canadiens play final Saturday game of the season vs. Senators Jesse Ylönen returns to the lineup after being a healthy scratch. He'll take Tanner Pearson's place.

APRIL 13, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens' Tanner Pearson looking to finish season on a high note Veteran forward is playing on an expiring contract and his production has bet set back by injuries the last two seasons.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pots game-winner Pearson scored the game-winning goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes. He also had a hit.

Impact Pearson received a pass from Jordan Harris then wheeled pass a flat-footed Liam O'Brien for the game-winner early in the third period. The strike was Pearson's fifth goal (first GWG) and first since Dec. 4. In between, the fourth-line forward missed 19 games with an upper-body injury.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Pearson had an assist, four shots on net and two penalty minutes over 12:50 of ice time in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact For the second consecutive game, Montreal's second line combined to give the Canadiens the first lead of a game. Pearson worked a loose puck from behind the net to Josh Anderson, whose shot was stopped before Jake Evans deposited the rebound. The Habs' top line has been the most productive unit recently, so it's encouraging to see secondary scoring the last two tilts. Pearson now has 10 points (four goals, six assists) over 35 games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first point since return Pearson had an assist and one shot on net over 13:02 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Pearson worked a give-and-go with Jake Evans, who potted Montreal's first goal. The assist was Pearson's first point in seven games since returning from an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has four goals, five assists and 52 shots over 34 games while averaging 13:26 TOI.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Pearson (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Senators.

Impact Pearson's expected to slot into a fourth-line role Tuesday following his 19-game absence. The 31-year-old forward has collected four goals and eight points through 27 contests this season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel with team Pearson (upper body) will travel with the Canadiens for the team's upcoming three-game road trip to continue to rehab, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Although the fact that Pearson is traveling with the team is certainly a positive development, at this point it isn't clear if he'll be available at any point during Montreal's brief road trip. Pearson picked up eight points through 27 contests before sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 9 versus the Sabres.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On ice Monday Pearson (upper body) worked out prior to Monday's practice session, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact Pearson has been idled since Dec. 9 due to the injury but remains on scheduled with his projected four-to-six week timeline. He had been skating on the third line prior to his injury and had four goals and four assists through 27 games.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to IR Pearson (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The move is presumably retroactive to Saturday, which is when Pearson last played, but the 31-year-old was already projected to miss 4-6 weeks because of the injury, so putting him on the injured reserve list doesn't impact his timetable. It frees a roster spot for Montreal, though, which the Canadiens used to summon Emil Heineman from AHL Laval. Pearson has four goals and eight points in 27 outings this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing several weeks Pearson (upper body) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

Impact Pearson will likely shift to injured reserve in the coming days as he'll be out until at least early January. The 31-year-old has been held to four goals and eight points in 27 games this season. The team should provide an update once Pearson is closer to returning.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Pearson (upper body) won't play Sunday against Nashville.

Impact Pearson was injured in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Buffalo. He has picked up four goals, eight points, 47 shots on net and 26 hits in 27 games this season. Pearson will be replaced in the lineup by Michael Pezzetta.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with upper-body injury Pearson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Sabres.

Impact Pearson logged 2:50 of ice in the contest and added one blocked shot during the first period. The winger's injury leaves his availability in doubt for Sunday's game versus the Predators. If he can't play, Michael Pezzetta will likely draw into the lineup in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps goal drought Pearson scored a goal on six shots and one hit over 13:51 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Pearson cleaned up the trash for Montreal's second score following Philipp Grubauer's stop of a Brendan Gallagher tip-in attempt. It was Pearson's first goal in 20 games on a night when three Montreal forwards could breathe easier after droughts. Sean Monahan scored for the first time in 15 games, and Josh Anderson recorded his first tally of the season. Pearson is up to four goals, four assists, 46 shots on net, 26 hits, 16 blocks and 13 PIM with a minus-3 over 25 games.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps drought with assist Pearson produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Pearson ended his eight-game point drought by setting up the first of Alex Newhook's two goals in the game. The slump has seen Pearson remain firmly in a bottom-six role, though he saw a season-high 17:31 of ice time Wednesday. The veteran winger is up to seven points, 32 shots on net, 19 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 19 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps on power play Pearson had a power-play assist and one hit over 15:57 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.

Impact Pearson sent a slick pass to an unencumbered Brendan Gallagher in the slot for a wrist shot that beat Connor Ingram high on the glove side. The point snapped a four-game drought for Pearson, who had started the season ablaze with five points in the first four games. The 31-year-old forward, who skates on the third line when five-on-five, has two power-play points while averaging 2:00 TOI on the second-unit power play.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers power-play goal Pearson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 road win against the Sabres.

Impact Pearson also notched an assist with a plus-2 rating and six shots on goal, extending his point streak to four games. He three goals and five points with a plus-3 rating during the four-game span after being held scoreless in the season opener against the Maple Leafs on Oct. 11. He'll look to push his point streak to five games Tuesday night against the Devils.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Points in three straight Pearson had an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and one blocked shot over 12:09 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.

Impact Pearson was back on the third line after getting shifts on the second line Tuesday when Kirby Dach (knee) left that contest. He had the secondary helper on Brendan Gallagher's goal, as all three third-line forwards, including Sean Monahan, had a hand in the tally. The assist gives Pearson points in three straight games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Promoted to second line, scores Pearson scored a goal on three shots over 13:58 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. He added three blocked shots, two hits and two penalty minutes to his line.

Impact Pearson, who moved up to the second line in the wake of the season-ending injury to Kirby Dach (knee), scored Montreal's first goal. Following a Minnesota turnover in the offensive zone, Pearson led a two-on-one rush and beat Marc-Andre Fleury with a laser glove side. It was the second consecutive game with a goal for Pearson, whose injury woes of last season appear to be a thing of the past.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in win Pearson scored a goal on one shot over 13:10 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Pearson fired a deceptive wrist shot for the Canadiens' second goal. It was his first goal since Oct. 28 of last year. Since then, Pearson underwent multiple hand surgeries. He's skating on the third line with other seasoned veterans, Sean Monahan and Brendan Gallagher, all of whom are looking to rebound from injury-shortened seasons.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Pearson with a Goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Montréal Canadiens Tanner Pearson with a Goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM

Back in action Pearson (hand) made his Montreal preseason debut in Friday's 2-1 loss to Toronto, The Canadian Press reports.

Impact Pearson, who was acquired from Vancouver on Sept. 19, was limited to just 14 games last season due to a broken hand that needed multiple surgeries to repair. He logged 18:16 of ice time in Friday's contest and posted three shots on goal. It's unclear at this time if Pearson will be able to crack Montreal's middle-six forward group.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newest Canadien Tanner Pearson is excited to start playing again Veteran forward says there was a point last season in Vancouver where it was 50-50 if he'd ever don skates again because of a hand injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Drance: Why the Tanner Pearson trade is a failure of prioritization The Tanner Person trade seems sensible when viewed in isolation, but once again the Canucks have fruitlessly prioritized the short term.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hand not fully recovered The strength in Pearson's injured hand is at about 80 percent, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes told Eric Engels of Sportsnet on Wednesday.

Impact Pearson is healthy enough to participate in training camp though, and he did pass his physical, so the 31-year-old might be fine for the start of the campaign. Montreal acquired Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from Vancouver on Tuesday in exchange for Casey DeSmith. Pearson had a goal and five points in 14 contests last season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE