Since being recalled back on November 26, the 23-year-old Toronto native amassed two assists and a plus-1 differential in five games while logging an average of 8:37 of ice time per outing. Those assists, meanwhile, also just happened to be the first two helpers of his NHL career.

Thomas, who last suited up for the Canadiens on December 9 against Boston, heads back to Newfoundland having already registered seven goals and 14 points in 18 games with Sylvain Lefebvre’s squad during the 2015-16 campaign.