Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Columbus. After sitting out Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah, Matheson traveled with the team to Columbus, but he isn't quite ready to rejoin the action. Lane Hutson has replaced Matheson on the first power-play unit, with Kaiden Guhle joining the second unit. Both players logged over 26 minutes of ice time Tuesday night and should get a lot of burn again against the Blue Jackets.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will travel with the team to Columbus for Wednesday's clash with the Blue Jackets. The veteran blue-liner was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against Utah, but it looks like his injury isn't too serious. Matheson is the leader of the Canadiens defense, averaging over 24 minutes of action per game. He has posted 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 appearances, with 29 shots on goal and 48 blocks. With Matheson unavailable, Justin Barron re-entered the lineup on Tuesday. Lane Hutson moved to the first power-play unit and will play a larger role again on Wednesday if Matheson remains out.
Mike Matheson Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Thursday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was forced to an early exit on Thursday versus Los Angeles due to an upper-body injury. He left the game after the first period, finishing with 7:35 of ice time. Matheson registered one shot and one block in the contest. The severity of the injury is currently unknown. It's a huge loss for the Canadiens if Matheson has to spend some time on the sidelines, as the 30-year-old logs heavy minutes as a member of the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit. Matheson boasts three assists for the season and sits second on the team with 12 blocks through five games. With him out, Lane Hutson logged over 30 minutes of ice time on Thursday, while Kaiden Guhle also saw extra action.
Mike Matheson Posts Two Assists In Wednesday's Win
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson bagged two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. The Canadiens fell behind twice, but Matheson's good eye for a pass helped the team grab the victory. Both of his helpers came inside the final few minutes of the contest. Matheson soaks in massive minutes on the Canadiens blue line and has been one of the team's best players. With 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) to his name through 22 games, Matheson is ranked third in scoring on the team, sitting just one point behind Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Golden Knights. He was injured at the weekend against Winnipeg but was able to skate Monday morning, which is a good sign. However, it's still possible Matheson has to sit out his first action of the campaign. Things have gone well for the veteran so far, as Matheson has notched six points (two goals, four assists) in eight games. In Saturday's 4-3 shootout win against the Jets, Matheson became the second-fastest defenseman in franchise history to record 40 points with the team, having skated in his 56th game.
Mike Matheson Returns To Action In Preseason Finale
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) returned to action as the team closed out the preseason with a 6-4 win over Ottawa Saturday night. The veteran blue-liner made an immediate impact, with Juraj Slafkovsky opening the scoring just 33 seconds into the game off Matheson's assist. In 20:25 of ice time, Matheson added five shots on goal to his tally with one block and one hit. The return of Matheson is huge for the Canadiens after the 29-year-old became a leader on the blue line last season. He could become a big factor in fantasy hockey as well in 2023-24 if he can avoid further health issues.
Mike Matheson Misses Wednesday's Preseason Game With Injury
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson sat out Wednesday's preseason clash versus Ottawa with a lower-body injury. Matheson had a stop-start campaign in 2022-23 due to health issues, so it's definitely a worry that he's dealing with another issue, but according to head coach Martin St. Louis, Matheson would have played if it had been a regular-season game. This suggests that it's only a very minor problem. Matheson played some of the best hockey of his career when healthy last season, recording 34 points (six goals, 26 assists) across 48 outings. He is poised to continue to play a massive role on the Canadiens blue line after averaging a career-high 24:27 of ice time in 2022-23.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson finished Sunday's 4-3 loss to Vegas with his fifth goal of the season, providing the first of Montreal's three third-period goals. Matheson has quietly been one of the most prolific defensemen around in recent weeks, averaging a point per game across his last eight appearances. He's also had 24 shots on goal and 13 hits over that span. The 29-year-old plays massive minutes on the Canadiens blue line, and he's definitely someone managers should consider adding with the fantasy playoffs looming. Matheson has tallied 19 points in 29 games for the season with 70 shots, 41 hits and 40 blocks.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is healthy enough to play again and will be back in action Tuesday against Winnipeg. He will be rejoining the action after missing 17 of the last 18 games. Matheson was also injured at the start of the season and has been limited to only 10 appearances. He's shown off good form when healthy, registering five assists and six points. The 28-year-old has averaged nearly four minutes of power-play time for the season, logging 24:13 per game in total, so Montreal gets a huge piece back on Tuesday.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will be missing at least two more games, with head coach Martin St. Louis ruling him out for this weekend's back-to-back set. Matheson hasn't played since Dec. 17, but the good news is that he has been practicing in a full-contact jersey, which suggests that his return isn't far away anymore. The veteran blue-liner also had his season debut delayed because of an injury and thus he has skated in just 10 games this term. Matheson has done well when healthy, recording six points with 24 shots, 14 hits and nine blocks.
Mike Matheson Out Indefinitely With Lower-Body Injury
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been ruled out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The former Penguin just can't seem to catch a break, as he already missed the start of the season with an injury and he is getting sidelined again after playing just one game following another injury layoff. The stop-start campaign has led to Matheson playing just 10 times for the Canadiens. With David Savard (upper body) also on the shelf, the Canadiens are riding with a very thin blue line ahead of the holiday break. Neither he nor Matheson are expected to feature in the three games before the break.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is game-ready again ahead of Saturday's meeting with Tampa Bay. He has sat out four contests while dealing with a lower-body ailment. Matheson will team up with Jordan Harris for the game. The 28-year-old has looked good in his first appearances for the Canadiens, posting six points in nine games with 21 shots, 10 hits and nine blocks. He had points in three consecutive games before getting injured and Matheson will hope to continue the streak Saturday.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (undisclosed) will be kept out of the lineup Saturday against the Kings. He left Thursday's practice early and also didn't hit the ice for Friday's practice session, so his absence was expected. Matheson missed the start of the season with an abdominal strain and he has played in just nine games so far. The former Penguin has put in some encouraging performances, logging six points. Jordan Harris will replace Matheson as Johnathan Kovacevic's partner on Saturday and should see a bit more action than usual. The 22-year-old rookie has shown some promise, but he's far from a reliable fantasy option for managers.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (abdomen) will make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. He was ruled out with an abdominal muscle strain just before the season started but is now fully recovered. The 28-year-old had a career year with 31 points in 74 games for Pittsburgh last season. Matheson is also an effective player on the defensive end, and he should find himself a solid role on the Canadiens blue line. He will skate with Joel Edmundson on the second defensive pairing Saturday.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (abdomen) won't be able to make his season debut until after at least eight weeks. The Canadiens placed him on Injured Reserve on Thursday and announced that Matheson is dealing with an abdominal muscle strain. The suggested timeline puts Matheson's return date around mid-December. The former Penguin was set to play a huge role for Montreal this season and his absence leaves a gaping hole on the team's blue line. Rookies Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj and Jordan Harris will be under pressure to perform well straight away.
Mike Matheson Out For Penguins, Considered Week-To-Week
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed upper-body injury, coach Mike Sullivan told the media on Friday. The 27-year-old played the entirety of Thursday's 6-1 loss to the visiting New Jersey Devils, so it isn't clear at what point he was injured. Matheson's absence will surely be felt on Pittsburgh's bench since he is averaging 18:15 minutes of ice time per night and is tied with Jake Guentzel for most game-winning goals (5). With the timeline for his return unclear and open-ended, fantasy managers are better off playing other defensemen.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson recorded the game-winning goal in Sunday's 3-2 victory over New Jersey, extending his point streak to three games. He played only 14 minutes in the game but had a busy night, adding three shots, one block, two hits and two penalty minutes to his line. Matheson also had a two-point game recently and he's averaging a point a night in his past five appearances. He's on 12 points overall for the season in 27 games played. The 27-year-old will have another chance to extend his streak against the Devils on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is in the lineup for the first time this season for the Stars' visit on Tuesday. The 27-year-old takes up a spot on the third defensive pairing alongside Chris Ruhwedel and will also skate on the second power-play unit. The Penguins still remain without Sidney Crosby (wrist), Evgeni Malkin (knee) and Bryan Rust (lower body). Tristan Jarry, who is 2-0-0 for the season, starts between the pipes.
Michael Matheson Is Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Michael Matheson (upper body) will miss Monday's contest against the Flyers and is considered week-to-week. He got hit to the face by a puck in Saturday's 3-0 win over Washington, which will take some time to recover for obvious reasons. Matheson has notched five goals and 15 points in 44 games during his debut campaign in Pittsburgh. He's added 41 hits and 40 blocks on the defensive end. Mark Friedman gets into the lineup due to his absence. The 25-year-old came over from Philly in February, and he's skated just twice for the Penguins so far. Both outings were interestingly against the Flyers, and Friedman picked up a goal and an assist in the contests.
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