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Mike Matheson Fantasy Stats

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Montreal Canadiens

Defenseman #8

Out - Lower Body
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  194 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Feb 27, 1994 (32)
ESPN Eligible D

2026-27 Rankings

Current D132

Season Stats

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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
2025-26MOND78588.553730371146.101015034+9
2026-27MOND871.96134156.7000136+1
Career 713 4449.0 331 82 224 306 1400 5.9 8 3 0 1159 400 -22

Game Log

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TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Sep 29, 2026 MONTORD12.1101130.000020+1
Oct 3, 2026 MONPITD4.3100020.000012-2
Oct 6, 2026 MONCARD11.2100020.000042-2
Oct 8, 2026 MONNASD1.310000000120
Oct 10, 2026 MONDETD5.6100020.0000200
Oct 23, 2026 MONCHID14.30101333.300010+1
Oct 25, 2026 MONWPGD0.01000000000+1
Oct 27, 2026 MONSTLD17.1002230.000020+2

Mike Matheson News

Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Out Two Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will be unavailable for two weeks. Matheson recently returned from a lower-body injury, but he skated in just three games before suffering another health issue. He will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The veteran rearguard does a lot for the Canadiens and has averaged 0.5 points per game in eight outings this season. He has one goal and three assists, playing nearly 24 minutes a night. Adam Engstrom is likely to see regular action until Matheson returns, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from him.
7 days ago   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Back in Action Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Friday against Chicago. Matheson's absence left a big gap at the back end, as he averages 24:09 of ice time per game. The veteran blue-liner has recorded one assist, nine SOG, and 10 blocks in five games this season. Matheson will need to step up his offensive game to meet his fantasy expectations. Adam Engstrom will be scratched on Friday to make room for Matheson.
Oct 23   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson to Miss Second Consecutive Game

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) remains day-to-day and is set to miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Washington, according to Sportsnet's Priyanta Emrith. Matheson's absence has left a significant gap on defense, as he has averaged 24:09 of ice time in 2026-27. Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle led the blue line in ice time during Tuesday's shootout win over Buffalo. The two are expected to be busy again on Wednesday. Matheson's next chance to return will be in a rematch with the Sabres on Saturday.
Oct 14   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Misses Tuesday's Action

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is day-to-day and won't play on Tuesday against Buffalo, Sportsnet's Eric Engels reports. Montreal will also be in action on Wednesday night against Washington, so Matheson may have to sit out multiple games. While Matheson has contributed only one assist offensively in five games this season, he will be a big miss for the Canadiens. The veteran blue-liner averages the second-most ice time on the squad with 24:09 per game. Center Owen Beck will take the vacant spot in the lineup on Tuesday, signaling Montreal's plan to go back to six defensemen.
Oct 13   
Mike Matheson  • D  •  Canadiens

Mike Matheson Leads by Example in Game 2 Win

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson had not scored a goal in 16 postseason games. Matheson had easily been passed on the offensive depth chart among defenseman by Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson. However, the defender fired a slapper past Alex Lyon on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres that turned heads. Matheson made the game 2-0 less than five minutes into the contest. From there, the defenseman made an impact in other ways with three shots on goal, three blocked shots, and protecting Zach Benson's head. Also, Matheson logged a game-high 26:44 of ice time on 25 shifts in the Game 2 road triumph.
May 9   
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   
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