MIKE MATHESON NEWS

Stays hot with goal Matheson scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Matheson has gotten on the scoresheet in seven of his last eight games, racking up three goals and five helpers over that span. The 29-year-old defenseman is as good as any blueliner lately, in part thanks to his significant role in the Canadiens' lineup. He has five goals, 19 points, 70 shots on net, 41 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 29 outings overall.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in loss Matheson produced an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Matheson set up Denis Gurianov's third-period tally. Since the All-Star break, Matheson has been locked in on offense with three goals, six helpers and a plus-7 rating in 10 contests. The 29-year-old defenseman is playing a significant role for the Canadiens this year, and he's produced 17 points, 64 shots on net, 38 hits, 35 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 27 appearances.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watson, Batherson score in 3rd, Senators beat Canadiens 5-2

Austin Watson and Drake Batherson scored in a 47-second span in the third period to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs assist in win Matheson had an assist, five shots on goal and one hit over 19:27 of ice time in Friday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact The Canadiens cruised in the first of a back-to-back set, which allowed Matheson, who's averaged 23:32 TOI for the season, to reduce his workload ahead of Saturday's game against Ottawa. Montreal's top-pair defenseman extended a point streak to three games and has eight over the last eight contests.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers two-pointer in win Matheson scored a goal and had an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Devils. He added one shot and two blocked shots over 27:27 of ice time.

Impact Matheson assisted on Johnny Kovacevic's goal then shut the door on New Jersey with a 200-foot Hail-Mary into an empty net, the last of three goals scored by Montreal defensemen. He's had a productive stretch of offense since returning from the break, posting six points in six games, including a pair of multi-point efforts. Matheson should continue to see top-pair minutes and be part of the team's top power-play unit.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montembeault makes 37 saves as Canadiens stun Devils 5-2

Sam Montembeault stopped three breakaways and made 37 saves as the Montreal Canadiens stunned the Devils 5-2 on Tuesday night, snapping New Jersey’s six-game home winning streak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in loss Matheson had an assist, six shots on goal, two blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 23:55 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Matheson's attempt from the blue line was tipped home by Josh Anderson. It was the fifth point in the last six games for the defenseman, who is up to 12 points in 22 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak Matheson had a power-play assist and two blocked shots over 24:28 of ice time in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Matheson, who was the hero in Saturday's win over the Islanders, was the primary helper on Rafael Harvey-Pinard's power-play tally in the second period. It was the third consecutive game with a point for Matheson, who has logged five points in nine contests since returning from a lower-body injury.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheson scores in OT for Canadiens, beat Isles 4-3

Mike Matheson scored in overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens over the New York Islanders 4-3

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Islanders bring losing streak into home matchup against the Canadiens

The New York Islanders aim to break a four-game slide when they play the Montreal Canadiens

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montreal and Nashville face off for non-conference matchup

The Montreal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators will play in a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McDavid, Draisaitl carry Edmonton to 5-3 win over Montreal

Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flyers bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Canadiens

The Philadelphia Flyers look to end a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets host the Canadiens after Jenner's 2-goal game

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Montreal Canadiens after Boone Jenner's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Blue Jackets' 5-4 overtime win

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devils take win streak into game against the Canadiens

The New Jersey Devils seek to keep a nine-game win streak alive when they take on the Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens take on the Penguins after Dach's 2-goal game

The Montreal Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Kirby Dach's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Canadiens' 5-2 win

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks visit the Canadiens after Horvat's 2-goal game

The Vancouver Canucks visit the Montreal Canadiens after Bo Horvat scored two goals in the Canucks' 6-4 win against the Ottawa Senators

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens visit the Red Wings after Suzuki's 2-goal game

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Detroit Red Wings after Nicholas Suzuki scored two goals in the Canadiens' 6-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden Knights bring win streak into matchup with the Canadiens

The Vegas Golden Knights seek to keep a six-game win streak alive when they play the Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens visit the Wild after Dvorak's hat trick

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Minnesota Wild after Christian Dvorak recorded a hat trick in the Canadiens' 7-4 win against the St. Louis Blues

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blues take on the Canadiens on losing streak

The St. Louis Blues aim to break a three-game skid when they play the Montreal Canadiens

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens and Wild hit the ice for non-conference matchup

The Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens host the Penguins in Eastern Conference action

The Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins square off in Eastern Conference play

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals host the Canadiens in Eastern Conference play

The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in Eastern Conference action

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soderblom, Husso, Lalonde have big Red Wings debuts in win

Elmer Soderblom scored a third-period goal in his NHL debut, Ville Husso made 29 saves and the Detroit Red Wings won in Derek Lalonde’s first game as a head coach, beating the Mont...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS