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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Matheson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

After Kirby Dach tipped home Matheson's point shot with just over three minutes left in the third period to tie the game at 3-3, the blueliner made sure the game wouldn't get to a shootout. He found Mike Hoffman coming out of the penalty box inside the final minute of OT to create a two-on-one break, then banged home the rebound after Hoffman's shot was stopped by Semyon Varlamov. Matheson has had flashes of productivity when healthy this season but his healthy stretches have been all too infrequent, and the 28-year-old has two goals and 10 points through only 18 games.

Matheson picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Seeing his first game action since Dec. 17 after recovering from a lower-body injury, Matheson immediately slotted back onto Montreal's top power-play unit and led the club in ice time with the man advantage (3:04) while also adding four hits, one shot and a plus-2 rating to his ledger. The 28-year-old blueliner hasn't been able to stay healthy this season, playing in only 11 games between stints on the shelf, but he's been surprisingly productive when on the ice with a goal and seven points.

Matheson (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Winnipeg on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson will be back in action after having played just once in the Habs' previous 18 contests. With his injury woes seemingly behind him, Matheson should be in line to link up with the No. 1 power-play unit where he figures to offer decent fantasy value.

Matheson (lower body) won't play this weekend, according to coach Martin St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson has been practicing but is still not ready to go. He has missed the last 11 games, and 15 of the last 16 contests. Matheson has a goal and five assists in 10 games this season.

Matheson (lower body) practiced Friday, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson, who missed 12 of the last 13 games, rejoined his teammates Friday. While he's been out, the Canadiens have struggled defensively while relying heavily on younger defensemen. The team believes Matheson is about two weeks away from being ready to play in a game.

Matheson (lower body) is set to be reevaluated following the team's four-game road trip, the Canadiens announced Wednesday. Additionally, Matheson has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

It's a slightly more clear timeline for Matheson after having been previously ruled out indefinitely. Once given the all-clear, the Quebec native should not only retake his place on the top pairing but also the No. 1 power-play unit where he should be capable of offering decent offensive upside. Prior to getting hurt, Matheson registered four assists, 12 shots and 11 hits in his previous five contests.

Matheson has sustained a lower-body injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the team announced Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson remained in Montreal and will miss at least the upcoming three-game road trip, though it certainly sounds as though it could be longer. It's just the latest injury absence for the defenseman, who has been limited to just 10 games this year in which he's recorded one goal, five assists and 14 hits. Considering he is out indefinitely, Matheson likely will be designated for injured reserve soon.