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.

Matheson had three shots on goal, four hits and two penalty minutes over a team-high 22:37 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson returned to the ice after missing four games due to a lower-body injury. Per usual, he was deployed on the top pair and given a healthy dose of playing time. The 28-year-old is averaging a career-high 24:14 TOI over 10 contests.

Matheson (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson has registered six points, 21 shots on goal, nine blocks and 10 hits in nine appearances this season. He is slated to be paired with Jordan Harris on Saturday following his four-game absence.

Matheson (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson has missed the Canadiens' last three games. He has a goal and six points in 28 contests this season. When he's healthy, the 28-year-old might serve on the top pairing.

Matheson (lower body) will not travel with the team for Wednesday's clash with Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson is still considered day-to-day according to the team but will be sidelined for his third straight contest. With a back-to-back on the horizon, it's hard to imagine Matheson will be cleared to play against Anaheim on Thursday either, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. Prior to his latest injury absence, the 28-year-old Quebec native was finding his stride with one goal, five assists and 21 shots in his previous nine contests.

Matheson (lower body) won't play Monday versus Calgary, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens won't make any lineup changes from Saturday's loss to Los Angeles, so Matheson remains unavailable. He is listed as day-to-day. The 28-year-old blueliner has supplied one goal, five assists, 21 shots on net, nine blocks and 10 hits in nine appearances this year.

Matheson (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus LA, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson left practice early Thursday and did not practice Friday. He missed the first 17 games of the season with an abdominal strain. He had played in the last nine contests, scoring once and adding five assists.

Matheson (undisclosed) is not at practice Friday, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson left practice early Thursday and did not return. Matheson missed the first 17 games of the season recovering from an abdominal strain and has a goal and six points in nine games with Montreal. Consider him day-to-day at this time.