Plekanec was in the active lineup Saturday, centering the fourth line in a 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh. He had four shots, one hit and won four of eight faceoffs while finishing minus-1 over 8:44 of ice time.

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Canadiens preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more

The Canadiens are on the road back to contention following some big summer moves. How will they do this season?

Forward Plekanec returns to Canadiens

Forward Tomas Plekanec is returning to the Canadiens after they dealt him at the deadline this past season.

Trade grades: Leafs outdo Habs in Plekanec swap

It's not every trade season we get a deal between the rival Maple Leafs and Canadiens, but we did in 2018, with veteran two-way center Tomas Plekanec joining Toronto. Here's how we grade the deal for both clubs.

Canadiens trade NHL veteran Plekanec to Leafs

Veteran center Tomas Plekanec, who has spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Elias Says: Dec. 15, 2017

December 15

Elias Says: December 1, 2017

December 1

Golden Knights mock draft

We'll learn on June 21 what the Vegas Golden Knights roster will look like. But we can't wait that long, so our writers held their own expansion drafts, based on players available.

Elias Says: Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13

Elias Says: Jan. 10, 2017

Jan. 10

Euros go for 2-0, the kids take on the Russians in games to watch

Day 3 of the World Cup of Hockey pits Team Europe vs. Czech Republic (3 ET on ESPN2 and streaming in the ESPN App) and Russia vs. Team North America (8 ET on ESPN2 and streaming in the ESPN App).