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FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Assists on power-play tally Matheson recorded a power-play assist, two shots on net, one block and one hit over 26:05 of ice time in Saturdays' 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Matheson logged a power-play helper for the second consecutive game, upping his man-advantage point total to 22 through 55 games. The defenseman has points in 14 points over the last 15 contests. Matheson has been a consistent offensive contributor and has never gone more than four tilts without a point. His 41 points is tied for ninth among blueliners.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in loss Matheson had a power-play assist, one shot on net and three blocks over 26:29 of ice time in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Matheson's shot from the point went wide, bounced off the back boards then off goalie Jonathan Quick's leg for Montreal's third goal. Cole Caufield, parked in front of the goalie, was credited with the tally. The assist was Matheson's eighth -- three on the power play -- over the last eight games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score Matheson had an assist, four shots on net, four blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Matheson extended a point streak to five games with a first-period, secondary helper on Nick Suzuki's strike. It was Matheson's seventh assist during the point streak. His 39 points over 52 games has been a boon to a scoring-starved club, but Matheson also contributes as traditional defenseman. The 29-year-old blueliner is second on the team with 111 blocks.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drops two-pointer in loss Matheson had two assists, two shots, one block, two hits and two penalty minutes over 26:53 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dallas.

Impact Matheson was the secondary helper on both Montreal goals -- his second consecutive game with two assists -- and extended a point streak to four games. The two points upped his season total to 38, ranking 12th among defenseman scoring.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deals two assists in win Matheson had assists on the power play and at even strength in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Washington. He added four blocks to his line over 23:21 of ice time.

Impact Matheson had a hand in each of Juraj Slafkovsky's third-period markers. The defenseman recorded at least one point in three consecutive games and has nine points (one goal, eight assists) over the last 10 contests. The helpers established a new career-high for Matheson, who has 36 points through 50 games. His 20 power-play points are also a career-best.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up blue line partner Matheson had an assist, three shots on net and four blocks over 27:36 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Montreal's blueliners gave the team early offense when Matheson found Kaiden Guhle, who snuck up on the back side of the play, and deposited the game's first goal. The assist was the career-high 27th helper for Matheson, who tied his previous career best in points at 34.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play Matheson scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 9-4 loss to Boston. He also had five shots, two blocks, two hits and two penalty minutes over 22:53 of ice time.

Impact Matheson scored his seventh goal of the season and fifth on the power early in the second period to tie the game at 3-3. With 32 points, Matheson's two points shy of the career-high mark set last season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers power-play assist Matheson had a power-play assist, one shot on net and three blocks over 28:05 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado.

Impact Matheson picked up a power-play assist for the second game, working with Nick Suzuki on Cole Caufield's third-period strike. If the 29-year-old defenseman stays healthy, Matheson will shatter pervious career-highs in several categories. He's already set a new standard on the power play with 17 points. It shouldn't be too long before Matheson sets new marks in overall goals, assists and points.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play helper Matheson had a power-play assist, four shots on net, five blocked shots, two hits and two penalty minutes over 27:42 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Matheson logged his third assist over the last two games, picking up the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's strike 103 seconds into the game. The assist gave Matheson 30 points (16 on power play) through 42 contests. He's just four points shy of his career-high 34 points set over 48 games in 2022-23.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Breakout season continues Matheson had two assist in a 3-2 loss to the Sharks on Thursday.

Impact It looked like Matheson had scored on a slap shot from the point at 16:26 of the third period with Sam Montembeault pulled for an extra attacker. But Josh Anderson got his stick on the shot and deflected it past Mackenzie Blackwood. Matheson had gone four games without a point; the assists pushed his overall point total to 29, including 23 helpers, in 41 games. And they broke this 200-point barrier for his career (201 points, 506 games). Matheson is now just five points from shattering his career-best 34 points, set last season in 48 games. One word - wow!

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet again Matheson had an assist, one shot on net, two blocked shots, three hits and two penalty minutes over 25:27 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Matheson's shot bounced of Juraj Slafkovsky and landed on the stick of Nick Suzuki, who potted Montreal's third goal. The assist extended Matheson's point streak to six games. The blueliner now has 27 points (six goals, 21 assists) over 36 games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at five games Matheson had a power-play assist, two shots on net and three blocks over 22:36 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Matheson had the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's power-play tally and extended the defenseman's point streak to five games. His 15 power-play points are tied for team high with Nick Suzuki, who had the primary assist on the tally.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play Matheson scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. He also logged two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit over 25:07 of ice time.

Impact Matheson knotted the game at 2-2 with a wrap-around tally off a feed from Sean Monahan with four seconds remaining in the first period. The point extended Matheson's point streak to four games, and leaves the defenseman at 25 points (14 on power play) over 34 games.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in win Matheson had an assist, four shots on net and three blocks over 23:15 of ice time in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Matheson's blast from the point was heading wide, but Mitchell Stephens was there to redirect it past Petr Mrazek to begin Montreal's comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The defenseman has helpers (four overall) in three straight games, bumping his season total to 19 assists through 33 contests. Matheson has 24 points overall, 10 points shy of the career-best 34 he had over 48 games last season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard for assist Matheson had an assist, three shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 25:59 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg.

Impact Matheson pinched then won two puck battles along the boards to set up Montreal's first goal. The defenseman's shot was saved by Connor Hellebuyck, but the rebound caromed off Josh Anderson's leg. It was 16th helper in 31 games for Matheson, who also has five goals. His offense is a boon to a team, whose forwards have had scoring issues.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Matheson had a power-play assist and five shots on net over 32:21 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Matheson's wrister was deflected by Nick Suzuki and eventually pushed in by Sean Monahan, giving Montreal a 3-1 lead in the first period. The defenseman has five assists (three on power play) over the last eight games. With 20 points over 29 games, Matheson is tied for 15th among defenseman in scoring.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in on power play Matheson had a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres. He also had two shots on net and one blocked shot over 29:58 of ice time.

Impact Matheson picked up the primary helper on Nick Suzuki's tally midway through the second period. With an average of 25:01 TOI per game (4:03 on power play), the blueliner is in position to generate offense for the Canadiens. Matheson's 11 power-play points are tied for fifth among defensemen, and his 19 overall points overall is tied for 13th.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up power-play strike Matheson recorded a power-play assist, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and one hit over 29:17 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.

Impact Matheson and Nick Suzuki played pass along the boards before the captain struck from the top of the right faceoff circle to cut the Red Wings' lead to 4-3 early in the third period. Montreal's power-play unit, which was unsuccessful over 27 consecutive opportunities, scored for the first time since Nov. 12. When the unit does produce, Matheson and Suzuki are typically involved. The defenseman leads the Canadiens with 10 man-advantage points with Suzuki trailing him at nine.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Wednesday's win Matheson notched two assists while adding three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The veteran defenseman in enjoying a productive November, as Matheson has racked up three goals and 11 points over his last 12 games, including a goal and three helpers on the power play, while chipping in 26 shots on net and 24 blocked shots. Playing big minutes for Montreal does have its drawbacks from a fantasy perspective, as he also carries a minus-9 rating over that stretch, but Matheson's offensive output can't be ignored.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in win Matheson scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Matheson put the Canadiens ahead 3-1 with his second-period tally. The 29-year-old blueliner has been solid lately with three goals and five assists over his last seven contests. For the season, he's up to 15 points, 53 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides two helpers in loss Matheson had two assists, four shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and two penalty minutes over 28:08 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Matheson had the secondary helpers on Montreal's first and last goals, and the blueliner is on a roll with seven points over the last five games. He's logging heavy minutes (24:56 TOI per game) on the top pair and quarterbacks the power play, which sets up Matheson for new career highs in scoring. He's at 14 points through 17 games, and while that pace may not be sustainable, 40 points is within the range of likely outcomes. His career high was set last season when he recorded 34 points in 48 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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