Matheson scored his first goal of the season on the power play and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner opened the scoring early in the first period by blasting a one-timer past Daniil Tarasov from the high slot, then helped set up Josh Anderson for the game's final tally late in the third. It's Matheson's first multi-point performance since Oct. 26, and on the season he's accumulated 12 points in 18 contests with 47 blocked shots -- fourth in the NHL behind Chris Tanev, Rasmus Andersson and Brandon Carlo.

Matheson logged a power-play assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 7-5 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson snapped a five-game slump by helping out on Cole Caufield's game-winning tally in the third period. The 30-year-old Matheson was hot before that dry spell, so he should be able to get his offense back on track. The blueliner is looking for his first goal of the year, but he has 10 assists (six on the power play), 24 shots on net, 27 PIM, 45 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 16 appearances in a top-pairing role.

Matheson had an assist, four shots on net and one block in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson entered the zone and found Josh Anderson behind a defender for Montreal's second goal. It was the ninth helper on the season for Matheson, who has points in five consecutive games.

Matheson notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and seven blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson has earned five assists during a four-game point streak, and all but one of those helpers has come with the man advantage. The 30-year-old defenseman is doing well to stave off Lane Hutson for a spot on the first power-play unit. Matheson is up to eight assists (five on the power play), 10 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-1 rating through nine contests this season.

Matheson had two assists, including one on the power play, two blocks and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson picked up secondary helpers on Kirby Dach's 5-on-5 tally and Alex Newhook's power-player marker. It was the third consecutive game with at least one point for Matheson, who has seven assists (four on power play) over eight games.

Matheson had a power-play assist, a blocked shot and 19 PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson recorded his fifth assist of the season and third on the power play before getting whistled for his role in a melee. He jumped in after New York's Jacob Trouba delivered a high hit on Justin Barron. Matheson got two minutes for instigation, five for a fight, and 10 for a misconduct.

Matheson logged a power-play assist, five blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson left Thursday's game versus the Kings due to an upper-body injury, but he didn't miss action. He led the Canadiens with 28:10 of ice time Saturday, proving he's no worse for wear after the injury scare. The 30-year-old blueliner has chipped in four assists, seven shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over six contests while serving as the Canadiens' top overall defenseman.

Matheson (upper body) is good to play Saturday versus the Islanders, per Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson won't miss additional action after leaving Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. He has three assists, one hit and 12 blocks through five appearances in 2024-25. Matheson is projected to serve on the top pairing alongside Justin Barron on Saturday.

Matheson (upper body) will join the team on the road for Saturday's matchup with the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign with three assists in five appearances to go with six shots, 12 blocks and one hit. With Kaiden Guhle (upper body) already ruled out, the Habs will have to insert either Logan Mailloux or Jayden Struble into the lineup and may have to utilize both if Matheson is also sidelined.

Matheson (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson's potential absence looms large over an inexperienced Montreal blue line. The 30-year-old defenseman didn't play after the first period of Thursday's game. If he can't suit up Saturday on the road versus the Islanders, Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle figure to take on larger roles while Jayden Struble would be the leading candidate to enter the lineup.