Matheson was given a 10-minute game misconduct with 30 seconds left in the game during Saturday's big 7-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

On top of his penalty minutes, Matheson filled the score sheet with one shot, five hits and a block. He also ended the game a minus-2, bringing his season rating down to a minus-24 -- worst on the team and bottom ten in the league.

Matheson scored two goals on four shots while adding two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year blueliner hadn't found the back of the net in over a month. Matheson isn't a big offensive threat, but he now has seven goals and 23 points through 62 games as he inches closer to surpassing last season's career-high 27 points.

Matheson (lower body) registered an assist in his return from injury, in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing four contests with the injury, Matheson skated a game-leading 28:32, while adding four blocked shots and two shots on goal. He has 21 points in 57 games this season, but fantasy owners are likely concerned with his minus-24 rating.

Matheson (lower body) will return to action Thursday night against the Golden Knights, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson will return to action having missed the last four games. The Quebec native has a knack for cross-category production from the blue line; his 20 points (six on the power play) and 85 blocked shots notwithstanding. Matheson's minus-23 rating is quite the eyesore, but he'll likely end up offsetting such a metric with his serviceable offensive numbers overall.

Matheson (lower body) is out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, and doubtful to play Tuesday against the Coyotes as well.

EDGE Analysis

If you are looking for a sliver of hope for the defenseman, though, they are considering the possibility that Matheson will return Thursday against the Golden Knights. These will be the third and fourth games that the 24-year-old has missed should expectations become reality. Matheson has averaged 21:56 per game in ice time, so without him, the Panthers have to really work some magic to fill that minutes void.

Matheson (lower body) won't play Saturday against Los Angeles, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson will miss a second straight game Saturday, but his injury isn't believed to be overly serious, so he could be ready to return as soon as Monday against Colorado. Once healthy, the 24-year-old blueliner will likely bounce Ian McCoshen from the lineup.

Matheson (lower body) isn't in the projected lineup for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, Alain Poupart of NHL.com reports, adding that the defenseman is day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

It seems like Saturday's game against the Kings is a more realistic target date for Matheson's return. Ian McCoshen should hold down the fort at left defense in the meantime.

Matheson won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Sabres due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson played just 6:09 before leaving in the first period and being deemed unable to return. The 24-year-old has 20 points this year but an ugly minus-23 rating through 55 games. If he's unable to go for Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes, expect Bogdan Kiselevich to enter the lineup.

Matheson ended Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins with no points, no shots and a minus-one rating.

EDGE Analysis

In his last 14 games, Matheson has collected only two points to go along with a minus-15 rating. Despite these numbers, Matheson continues to see over 20 minutes per game on ice as the Panthers struggle to keep afloat in the standings.

Matheson scored for the first time in 16 games during a 5-0 win over the Bruins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson started in his own zone and carried the puck past the Bruins' skaters to pot a goal of his own in an impressive effort. The 24-year-old had 27 points last season and is well on his way to passing that mark this season as he already has 12.