Matheson had a power-play assist, one shot on net and three blocks over 28:05 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson picked up a power-play assist for the second straight game, working with Nick Suzuki on Cole Caufield's third-period strike. If the 29-year-old defenseman stays healthy, Matheson will shatter previous career highs in several categories. He's already set a new standard on the power play with 17 points. It shouldn't be too long before Matheson establishes new marks in overall goals, assists and points.

Matheson had a power-play assist, four shots on net, five blocked shots, two hits and two PIM over 27:42 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson logged his third assist over the last two games, picking up the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's strike 103 seconds into the game. The assist gave Matheson 30 points (16 on power play) through 42 contests. He's just four points shy of his career-high 34 points, set over 48 games in 2022-23.

Matheson had two assist in a 3-2 loss to the Sharks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It looked like Matheson had scored on a slap shot from the point at 16:26 of the third period with Sam Montembeault pulled for an extra attacker. But Josh Anderson got his stick on the shot and deflected it past Mackenzie Blackwood. Matheson had gone four games without a point; the assists pushed his overall point total to 29, including 23 helpers, in 41 games. And they broke this 200-point barrier for his career (201 points, 506 games). Matheson is now just five points from shattering his career-best 34 points, set last season in 48 games. One word - wow!

Matheson had an assist, one shot on net, two blocked shots, three hits and two PIM over 25:27 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson's shot bounced of Juraj Slafkovsky and landed on the stick of Nick Suzuki, who potted Montreal's third goal. The assist extended Matheson's point streak to six games. The blueliner now has 27 points (six goals, 21 assists) over 36 outings.

Matheson had a power-play assist, two shots on net and three blocks over 22:36 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson had the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's power-play tally and extended the defenseman's point streak to five games. His 15 power-play points are tied for the team-high with Nick Suzuki, who had the primary assist on the tally.

Matheson scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. He also logged two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit over 25:07 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

With four seconds left in the first period, Matheson's wrap-around tally knotted the game after the Canadiens had fallen behind 2-0 early. The goal extended Matheson's point streak to four games (one goal, four assists) and leaves the defenseman at 25 points (14 on the power play) over 34 games.

Matheson had an assist, four shots on net and three blocks over 23:15 of ice time in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson's blast from the point was heading wide, but Mitchell Stephens was there to redirect it past Petr Mrazek to begin Montreal's comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The defenseman has helpers (four overall) in three straight games, bumping his season total to 19 assists through 33 contests. Matheson has 24 points overall, 10 points shy of the career-best 34 he had over 48 games last season.

Matheson had an assist, three shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 25:59 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson pinched then won two puck battles along the boards to set up Montreal's first goal. The defenseman's shot was saved by Connor Hellebuyck, but the rebound caromed off Josh Anderson's leg into the cage. It was the 16th helper in 31 games for Matheson, who also has five goals. His offense is a boon for a team, whose forwards have scoring issues.

Matheson had a power-play assist and five shots on net over 32:21 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson's wrister was deflected by Nick Suzuki and eventually pushed in by Sean Monahan, giving Montreal a 3-1 lead in the first period. Matheson has five assists (three on power play) over the last eight games. With 20 points over 29 games, Matheson is tied for 15th among defensemen in scoring.

Matheson had a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres. He also had two shots on net and one blocked shot over 29:58 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson picked up the primary helper on Nick Suzuki's tally midway through the second period. With an average of 25:01 TOI per game (4:03 on power play), the blueliner is in position to generate offense for the Canadiens. Matheson's 11 power-play points are tied for fifth among defensemen, and his 19 overall points are tied for 13th.