Mitchell left Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury and will not play on Friday vs. the Islanders. With Mitchell not playing, look for Alex Semin to get back into the lineup.

Mitchell has missed the last four games, but it looks like he will be available for Tuesday’s game against the Predators. Mitchell has no points and a minus-2 rating in six games with the Canadiens.

Mitchell was injured in his first shift on Saturday and will not be in the lineup tonight vs. the Lightning. He will be replaced by Brian Flynn.

Mitchell, 30, is from Montreal and in an interview with TSN, he sounded elated to be heading home. He is a strong skater, forechecker and penalty killer, who adds more depth to the Habs forward ranks. He had six goals and seven assists (13 points) in 51 games with the Sabres.

Mitchell has been out since December 15th, but will be back tomorrow vs. Detroit. He is expected to skate on a line with Brian Flynn and Drew Stafford.

Mitchell has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since December 15th. With Mikhail Grigorenko and Phil Varone being sent to the AHL on Saturday, it opens the door for Mitchell to return Tuesday vs. Detroit.

Mitchell suffered an undisclosed injury in the Sabres win over the Senators last night. With Mitchell out, the Sabres recalled Mikhail Grigorenko, who will make his season debut tonight vs. the Jets. Mitchell is day-to-day.

Mitchell has only appeared in five games since being acquired from Minnesota as Cody McCormick's replacement. He could be done for the rest of the season.

Mitchell should be considered questionable for Thursday's game after the Sabres recalled Johan Larsson from Rochester. Expect Larsson to simply slide into Mitchell's spot alongside Cody Hodgson and Cory Conacher.

Mitchell made it known that he was not happy in Minnesota and wanted out. A way to look at this trade is Mitchell for McCormick and the two second round picks for Moulson. Mitchell will come in and replace McCormick, however Mitchell is signed through next season when McCormick is not.

Mitchell has missed the last three games after suffering an injury on November 19. He might remain on IR so that Jason Zucker can play tonight with Zach Parise out, which would mean Justin Fontaine would stay in the lineup.

Expect Mitchell to play in his usual spot on the third line.

Mitchell probably won't play in the regular season finale. He scored nine goals and 19 points in 76 games.

Mitchell moves off the top line. He has five goals and 15 points in 56 games.

Look for Mitchell on the third or fourth line. In 53 games he has five goals and 14 points.

Sounds like Mitchell is a healthy scratch tonight. In 53 games he has five goals and 14 points.

Mitchell is relegated to the fourth line, or scratched. The Montreal native has five goals and 14 points in 52 games.

Mitchell gets back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch. The Montreal native has three goals and seven points over 33 games.

Mitchell moves back to the third line after moving around the top three lines. The Montreal native has three goals and seven points in 26 games.