Michael Ryder News: Ryder returned to the Montreal lineup Tuesday night after missing one game due to a lower-body injury. He had two shots on goal, blocked a shot and had one hit in 17:35 of ice time in Montreal's overtime loss to Buffalo.

Ryder returned to the Montreal lineup Tuesday night after missing one game due to a lower-body injury. He had two shots on goal, blocked a shot and had one hit in 17:35 of ice time in Montreal's overtime loss to Buffalo.

Ryder has made an impact since being acquired from Dallas, scoring nine points in his first eight games with Montreal. He'll continue to skate on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Brian Gionta.