MIKE MATHESON NEWS

Scores in loss Matheson scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks. He added two PIM to his line over 23:21 of ice time.

Impact Matheson joined the battle in front and fired a feed from Sean Monahan over the pile of players in front of Vancouver netminder Casey DeSmith for Montreal's first goal. The tally was defenseman's fourth goal of the season, and the third consecutive game with at least one point. On the downside, Matheson was minus-3 and is minus-9 over the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps on power play in win Matheson had a power-play assist, two shots on goal, five blocked shots and one hit over 27:21 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Boston.

Impact Matheson fed Nick Suzuki for Montreal's first goal of the game, giving him three assists in the last two games. The top-pair blueliner, who averages a career-high 4:46 PPTOI, is second on the team with eight assists and fourth with 11 points (eight on the power play) over 14 games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off rough stretch Matheson scored a goal and had two power-play assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings. He finished with five shots on net and one blocked shot over 27:56 of i...

Impact Matheson was reeling following a stretch during which he was minus-6 in losses to the Blues and Lightning. He began the bounce-back night by sniping Montreal's first goal as a trailer off a feed from Alex Newhook. The 29-year-old blueliner is up to 10 points (seven on the power play), 40 shots on net, nine hits, 28 blocked shots over 13 games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays Monday Matheson had three shots on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 22:01 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to Vegas.

Impact Matheson was dinged up in the Canadiens' previous game but traveled with the team and was on the ice for the first of a three-game road trip. He's provided offense from Montreal's blue line, posting two goals and four assists -- all but one of those points coming on the power play -- over nine appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday Matheson (lower body) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Monday against the Golden Knights, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Matheson suffered a minor injury Saturday against Winnipeg but won't be forced to miss any action. The 29-year-old is off to a hot start, tallying two goals and six points through eight games.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Matheson (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against Vegas, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matheson took part in the morning skate after being injured in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Winnipeg. He has compiled two goals, four assists, 22 shots on net and 21 blocked shots in eight games this season. If Matheson can't play in Monday's contest, Gustav Lindstrom will replace him in the lineup.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel with team Matheson's lower-body injury is considered minor and he will travel with the Canadiens, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Matheson exited Saturday's game versus the Jets with the injury, but it's not considered a significant concern. It's encouraging that he'll travel for the three-game road trip, which begins Monday in Vegas. If he can't play, Gustav Lindstrom will likely enter the lineup and Kaiden Guhle will probably take on a larger role.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing tests Matheson (undisclosed) is undergoing tests and is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Jets, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Matheson logged a power-play assist in 16:15 of ice time during the contest. The defenseman was able to return after one trip to the locker room, but he was clearly still bothered by the issue. If Matheson can't finish the game, he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game versus the Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Thursday Matheson recorded a goal and an assist against Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Matheson had just six multi-point games last season but he's already registered his first one of the 2023-24 campaign. The Quebec native is thriving right now thanks to his role on the power play, having notched four of his five points to open the campaign with the man advantage. At this rate, Matheson could reach the 40-point threshold for the first time in his NHL career.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first goal of season Matheson scored a power-play goal on five shots while adding two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact The veteran defenseman's first tally of the season was highlight reel-worthy, as Matheson made an end-to-end rush and split two defenders at the New Jersey blue line before going five-hole on Vitek Vanecek midway through the third period. Matheson's got three points through six games, supplementing his fantasy value with 16 blocked shots and 20 shots on net as the top option on the Habs' blue line.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps on winner Matheson had an assist, five shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM over 26:23 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Washington.

Impact Matheson's second assist of the season was the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's OT winner. The top-pair defender is entrusted in all situations -- penalty kill, power play and three-on-three OT -- and could provide offense from the blue line if he stays healthy. Matheson has two assists, 14 shots (second on the team), five hits, 13 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 25:49 TOI.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Matheson (lower body) will play in Saturday's preseason finale against Ottawa.

Impact Matheson, who had been hindered by a lower-body issue, will get a chance to play before Montreal takes on Toronto on Wednesday to begin the 2023-24 campaign. In 48 games last season. he registered eight goals, 34 points, 126 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 53 hits. It could be a big year for the 29-year-old blueliner, as he is slated to play on the top defense pair and work on the first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skates Saturday Matheson (lower body) skated Saturday, Patrick Friolet of RDS.ca reports.

Impact Matheson is being monitored daily for his lower-body injury. The defenseman has not practiced since Tuesday but head coach Martin St. Louis said at the time that had it been a regular-season game, Matheson would have played. Matheson had eight goals and 34 points in only 48 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Matheson (lower body) is not at practice Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact It's the second day in a row that Matheson has missed practice. The good news is that head coach Martin St. Louis said that had it been a regular-season game, Matheson would have suited up. Matheson had eight goals and 34 points in 48 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out with LBI Matheson is dealing with a lower-body injury, which is the reason for his absence from Wednesday's game versus the Senators, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Head coach Martin St. Louis added that Matheson would have played if it was a regular-season contest. Most importantly, Matheson's injury isn't related to the one he sustained at the end of last season. He is day-to-day, and the Canadiens will likely exercise caution before the 29-year-old is cleared to rejoin the lineup for preseason action.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Matheson (lower body) will be ready for the beginning of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Matheson was injured in Montreal's final contest of the 2022-23 season. In 48 games last campaign, he accounted for eight goals, 34 points, 126 shots on net and 80 blocked shots. He is projected to play on the top defense pairing in 2023-24 and could also see time on the first power-play combination.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's contest Matheson sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's game against Boston and will consequently miss the rest of the contest.

Impact Matheson recorded two shots on 12:11 of ice time before exiting the game. Montreal is playing out its season finale, so Matheson will finish the 2022-23 campaign with eight goals and 34 points in 48 appearances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Matheson had an assist, two shots on goal, one hit and three blocked shots over 29:45 of ice time in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Toronto.

Impact Matheson picked up the primary helper on Johnny Kovacevic's goal, giving the former four assists the last two games. Matheson has been a beast since returning from a lower-body injury in January, registering 28 points over 36 contests.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Armia has 2nd hat trick, Canadiens beat Capitals 6-2

Joel Armia had his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Sets career mark in points Matheson delivered three assists in a 6-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Two of the helpers came shorthanded. With the assists, Matheson established a new career mark for points (33; eight goals, 25 assists) in just 45 games. His previous best came last season when he delivered 11 goals and 20 assists in 74 games with the Penguins.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes in on career high Matheson logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits over 29:16 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Florida.

Impact Matheson picked up the secondary helper on Rafael Harvey-Pinard's tally for his 11th point (four on the power play) in the last 10 games. His second-half scoring surge, in which Matheson's logged seven goals and 15 assists over 25 contests -- leaves him one point shy of the career-high 31 he posted last season in Pittsburgh. What stands out is that Matheson played 74 games last season compared to just 42 in 2022-23.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another assist Matheson had an assist, five shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 29:05 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Buffalo.

Impact Matheson registered his fifth assist in the last three games and has a four-game point streak. He's zeroing in on a new career high in points. In 39 games, the defenseman has 28 points, three shy of the 31 he posted in 74 games with the Penguins last year.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey-Pinard scores 3, Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 8-2

Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-2

MARCH 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Columbus visits Montreal after shootout victory

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Blue Jackets took down the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime

MARCH 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Nabs power-play assist Matheson had a power-play assist, five shots on goal, one hit, two blocked and four penalty minutes in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Boston.

Impact Matheson found Kirby Dach at the side of the net for a goal that brought Montreal within a goal, 3-2, late in the second period. The defenseman continued a recent burst of offense and now has six points over the last six games.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE