Lindstrom signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday. He was subsequently waived for the purpose of a loan to AHL Laval.
Lindstrom was released from his professional tryout agreement with Anaheim on Friday.
Lindstrom penned a professional tryout agreement with Anaheim on Thursday, Keith Allen of Detroit Hockey Now reports.
Lindstrom notched an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Lindstrom was selected off waivers by the Ducks from Montreal on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Lindstrom was placed on waivers Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Lindstrom scored a goal on two shots and blocked one shot over 13:12 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Lindstrom scored an empty-net goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. He also had two shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 19:02 of ice time.
Lindstrom had an assist, one shot on goal and two blocked shots over 12:06 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.
Lindstrom scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Flames. He added two blocked shots and one hit to his line over 10:19 of ice time.