RAFAEL HARVEY-PINARD NEWS

Designated for loan assignment Harvey-Pinard (leg) was reassigned to AHL Laval on a long-term injury conditioning loan Tuesday.

Impact Harvey-Pinard has been skating with the team since the start of November but has yet to get into an actual game while working his way back from a broken leg suffered in July. Considering the 25-year-old winger only saw action in 45 regular-season contests last year, he is far from a lock for the Habs' lineup even once given the all-clear. Still, it's a step in the right direction for Harvey-Pinard to link up with the Rocket for several minor-league contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Skating in non-contact jersey Harvey-Pinard (leg) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday and will travel with the team to Washington, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Harvey-Pinard suffered a broken leg in late July and it was thought at the time that he would need at least four months to recover. He is just past the three month mark and he could be back earlier than anticipated. Harvey-Pinard should battle for a bottom-six role upon his return.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to LTIR Harvey-Pinard (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact After suffering a broken leg in July, Harvey-Pinard was given a timetable of at least four months for his recovery. He produced two goals, eight assists and 28 hits in 45 games during the 2023-24 regular season. Once healthy, he could push for a bottom-six role this campaign.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Rafaël Harvey-Pinard has surgery on broken leg Recovery period for 25-year-old forward injured during a summer scrimmage is expected to be four months.

JULY 26 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Suffers broken leg Harvey-Pinard suffered a broken leg that required surgery Thursday and will be sidelined for at least four months.

Impact Harvey-Pinard will miss training camp and at least the first month of the season with the injury. The 25-year-old was slated to see bottom-six minutes in 2024-25 before suffering the broken leg. He will likely be replaced on the fourth unit by Joshua Roy. Harvey-Pinard had 14 goals and 20 points in 34 games during the 2022-23 campaign, but he slumped last season, scoring only twice while adding eight assists in 45 regular-season appearances.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second of the season Harvey-Pinard scored a goal during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.

Impact The goal has been a long time coming for Harvey-Pinard. That tally was just his second of his 44-game campaign and his first in 27 games. His paltry offensive production is a disappointment after the 25-year-old scored 14 in 34 games last season.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Harvey-Pinard had an assist, one block and one hit in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Harvey-Pinard did the heavy lifting behind the Calgary net to win a puck battle that led to a David Savard goal late in the second period. It was Harvey-Pinard's first point in six games since returning from an absence due to a lower-body injury.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as fourth-line center Harvey-Pinard had one shot on net and one block in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.

Impact Harvey-Pinard returned to active duty Tuesday after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury, which Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette described as a knee injury. A winger by trade, Harvey-Pinard was asked to fill in as the fourth-line center after Montreal placed Colin White (upper body) on injured reserve. The lack of experience at the position showed, as he lost all five of his draws.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Harvey-Pinard (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Harvey-Pinard could return to the lineup Tuesday against Nashville following a 10-game absence. He has contributed one goal, seven points, 27 blocked shots and 20 hits across 24 appearances this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Missing at least a month Harvey-Pinrd (lower body) is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Impact Harvey-Pinard was injured Saturday against Anaheim and will be out until at least mid-March. The 25-year-old has seven points in 24 games this season. He previously missed 24 games with a lower-body issue, but it's unclear if his current injury is related.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Harvey-Pinard (lower body) won't play Sunday against St. Louis, according to Jonathan Bernier of Le Journal de Montreal.

Impact Harvey-Pinard will miss at least one contest after getting injured in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. He has chipped in one goal and six assists in 24 NHL outings this campaign. Harvey-Pinard will be replaced in the lineup by Joshua Roy.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Harvey-Pinard left Saturday's game against Dallas because of a lower-body injury.

Impact Harvey-Pinard needed help to get to the dressing room after colliding with teammate Joel Armia early in the second period of Montreal's 3-2 loss to the Stars. As a potential replacement for Sunday's contest against St. Louis on Sunday, the Canadiens brought up Joshua Roy from AHL Laval on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Harvey-Pinard had an assist, one shot on net, one blocked shot and one hit over 12:11 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Washington.

Impact Harvey-Pinard gathered a loose puck in the corner and fed Michael Pezzetta, who increased Montreal's lead to 3-0 just 13 minutes into the first period. The assist gave Harvey-Pinard three points over the 10 games since returning from a two-month absence due to a lower-body injury. He currently skates on the fourth line.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Slides assist in loss Harvey-Pinard logged an assist and a block over 12:57 of ice time in Saturday's 9-4 loss to Boston.

Impact Harvey-Pinard, who joined the second line while Josh Anderson was in the box for fighting, forced a turnover by Kevin Shattenkirk to set up Brendan Gallagher for Montreal's fourth goal. It was Harvey-Pinard's second point in six games since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him nearly two months. He normally skates on the fourth line.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal this season Harvey-Pinard scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado.

Impact Harvey-Pinard tied 2-2 late in the second period, driving to the net on Alexandar Georgiev for his first goal of the season. It was also the first point in three games for Harvey-Pinard after he missed nearly two months with a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old winger has five points (a goal and four assists) through 16 games this season after tallying 14 goals and 20 points in 34 contests last year.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Harvey-Pinard, who was on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, will return Thursday versus San Jose.

Impact Harvey-Pinard is drawing into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 14. He has four assists in 13 outings in 2023-24. With Harvey-Pinard healthy, Emil Heineman is poised to be a healthy scratch Thursday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body) out 8 weeks Nov 12, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (49) looks on during warm-up before the game against...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out 6-8 weeks Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks.

Impact Harvey-Pinard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday, hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a lower-body injury. He has chipped in four assists, 11 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 14 hits in 13 contests this campaign.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Harvey-Pinard (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Jayden Struble was recalled from AHL Laval. As a result of these moves, Harvey-Pinard could sit out Montreal's upcoming three-game road trip in California. The 24-year-old forward has four assists, 11 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 14 hits in 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Bruins, Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse reports.

Impact Harvey-Pinard was on the trip to Boston, but he ultimately needs more time to recover from his injury. The 24-year-old will miss his second straight game. His next chance to play is Wednesday in Anaheim.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May play Saturday Harvey-Pinard (lower body) is being evaluated daily and will make the trip to Boston on Saturday, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

Impact Harvey-Pinard sat out Thursday's tilt versus Vegas. Harvey-Pinard showed his goal-scoring ability last season with 14 goals in just 34 contests but has yet to find the back of the net in 13 games this season. He will likely be a game-time decision Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Vegas, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Impact Harvey-Pinard missed three games in early November with the same injury, but had played in each of the last three contests. He has four assists in 13 games this season. Harvey-Pinard will be replaced by Michael Pezzetta on the fourth line Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will be back in the Montreal lineup Saturday versus Boston, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Harvey-Pinard sat out three games with the injury. He has yet to find the back of the net in 10 games, but does have four assists.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Harvey-Pinard (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Red Wings, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

Impact Harvey-Pinard will miss his third straight game. The 24-year-old winger has four assists, 13 hits and 11 blocked shots through 10 outings this season. Joel Armia and Michael Pezzetta continue to get fourth-line minutes in Harvey-Pinard's absence.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Harvey-Pinard (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, per Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.

Impact Harvery-Pinard, who remains day-to-day, will miss his second straight contest despite taking part in Montreal's morning skate Tuesday. He has four assists, nine shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 13 hits in 10 games this season

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE