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Mike Matheson Fantasy Stats

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Montreal Canadiens

Defenseman #8

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  194 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Feb 27, 1994 (31)

2025-26 Rankings

Current D25

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2015-16FLAD32.5000040.000012+1
2016-17FLAD81190.515710171793.900011836-5
2017-18FLAD81217.2301017271676.010013761-1
2018-19FLAD75194.546819271296.200013244-24
2019-20FLAD59361.915812201047.71005314-1
2020-21PITD44287.5451116865.80004028+9
2021-22PITD74517.8121120311407.90008133+12
2022-23MOND48504.034826341266.30008033+7
2023-24MOND82883.8801151621875.952018658-24
2024-25MOND80628.936625311494.010016851-6
2025-26MOND49388.93552025697.200010322+12
Career 676 4177.5 307 79 211 290 1340 5.9 8 2 0 1099 382 -20

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Jan 7, 2026 MONCGYD7.3100040.0000100
Jan 8, 2026 MONFLAD14.1102210.000020+1
Jan 10, 2026 MONDETD5.6000020.000020-1
Jan 12, 2026 MONVAND14.11101250.000020+3
Jan 13, 2026 MONWASD1.5100010.000000-1
Jan 15, 2026 MONBUFD0.010000000020
Jan 17, 2026 MONOTTD16.0101110.000050+1
Jan 20, 2026 MONMIND10.6101120.000022+1
Jan 22, 2026 MONBUFD16.8101150.000010+1
Jan 24, 2026 MONBOSD8.0101120.000000+1
Last 10 94.0 9 1 6 7 20 5.0 0 0 0 15 4 +6

Mike Matheson News

Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Returns Against Former Team Saturday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will replace Jayden Struble in the lineup. Noah Dobson's arrival in Montreal has impacted Matheson's role on the blue line, but he remains a crucial piece for the Canadiens. The veteran leads the team in ice time, averaging 24:54 per game. He has logged 16 points (four goals, 12 assists), 39 shots, 69 blocks, and 22 hits in 32 games. In a matchup against his former team, Matheson will hope to avoid a season-worst five-game point drought on Saturday.
Dec 20   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Misses Second Straight Game Thursday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) will skip a second consecutive contest on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Matherson's absence has left a huge gap on the blue line, as the veteran leads all skaters on the team in ice time with 24:54 per game. He has notched 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 32 games while blocking 69 shots. Arber Xhekaj has joined the lineup during Matheson's absence, with Jayden Struble moving into the top-four group. Both Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson absorbed additional minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and have extra fantasy value until Matheson returns.
Dec 18   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Won't Play on Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers and is considered day-to-day. Matheson will miss his first game of the season. He has been a two-way force for the Canadiens, posting 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 32 appearances and blocking 69 shots from the opposition. Arber Xhekaj will replace Matheson in the lineup, while the entire blue line can expect to see a larger workload, as Matheson leads Montreal's skaters in ice time with 24:54 per game. Matheson's first chance to return will be on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dec 16   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Signs Five-Year Extension

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson signed a five-year, $30 million extension on Friday. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Now, the Canadiens have locked him up through the 2030-31 campaign. Matheson joined the Canadiens in 2022 and has contributed significantly on both ends of the ice. This season, Matheson has tallied 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 22 outings, along with 26 shots, 48 blocks, and 18 hits. He leads all skaters on the team with 24:50 of ice time per game. While he isn't getting any younger, Matheson remains a solid piece for fantasy teams.
Nov 28   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Records Two Assists Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson finished Friday's 4-2 defeat to Chicago with two assists. He logged an even-strength helper on a Cole Caufield strike in the first period and picked up a power-play assist on Emil Heineman's goal in the third. Matheson was also eager for a goal himself, registering a whopping eight efforts on the net. He completed his line with one block and three hits in 28:10 of ice time. Matheson reached the 20-point plateau on Friday, having recorded two goals and 18 assists in 36 games. He has also tallied 75 blocks across the campaign. However, Matheson has struggled offensively for a while. Since the start of December, the veteran blue-liner has gone scoreless in 10 of 15 appearances.
Jan 4, 2025   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Unavailable Wednesday

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.
Nov 27, 2024   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Traveling With Team

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.
Nov 27, 2024   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

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.
Oct 18, 2024   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

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.
Nov 30, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson A Game-Time Decision For Monday

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.
Oct 30, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

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.
Oct 8, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

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.
Sep 28, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Maintains Good Offensive Form

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.
Mar 6, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Ready To Return On Tuesday

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.
Jan 17, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Remains Out For The Weekend

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.
Jan 13, 2023   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

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.
Dec 19, 2022   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Returns For Montreal

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.
Dec 17, 2022   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Ruled Out For 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.
Dec 10, 2022   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Ready For Season Debut Saturday

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.
Nov 19, 2022   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Faces Eight-Week Absence

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.
Oct 14, 2022   
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