Pearson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Golden Knights on Friday.
Pearson had been in training camp on a PTO, but he played well enough to earn the contract. Pearson had two goals and an assist in four preseason games. The winger spent last season with the Canadiens, scoring only five goals while adding eight assists in 54 regular-season appearances. Pearson should see action on the fourth line, when he is not a healthy scratch this season as their 13th forward.