Canadiens place Mike Hoffman on IR, recall Rem Pitlick from Laval

CALGARY - The Canadiens announced on Thursday that they've placed forward Mike Hoffman on injured reserve and have recalled forward Rem Pitlick from the AHL's Laval Rocket.

Hoffman has missed the past four games with a lower-body injury.
The Kitchener, ON native has suited up for 16 games with the Habs this season, scoring five goals and adding three assists for eight points.
For his part, Pitlick has played seven games for the Habs this season. After a brief recall to Montreal, he was reassigned to the Rocket on November 18, and has put up six points (1G, 5A) in nine games with Laval.
Pitlick will join the team in Calgary.