Matheson recorded a power-play assist, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and one hit over 29:17 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson and Nick Suzuki played pass along the boards before the captain struck from the top of the right faceoff circle to cut the Red Wings' lead to 4-3 early in the third period. Montreal's power-play unit, which was unsuccessful over 27 consecutive opportunities, scored for the first time since Nov. 12. When the unit does produce, Matheson and Suzuki are typically involved. The defenseman leads the Canadiens with 10 man-advantage points with Suzuki trailing him at nine.

Matheson notched two assists while adding three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defenseman in enjoying a productive November, as Matheson has racked up three goals and 11 points over his last 12 games, including a goal and three helpers on the power play, while chipping in 26 shots on net and 24 blocked shots. Playing big minutes for Montreal does have its drawbacks from a fantasy perspective, as he also carries a minus-9 rating over that stretch, but Matheson's offensive output can't be ignored.

Matheson scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson put the Canadiens ahead 3-1 with his second-period tally. The 29-year-old blueliner has been solid lately with three goals and five assists over his last seven contests. For the season, he's up to 15 points, 53 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 19 appearances.

Matheson had two assists, four shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and two penalty minutes over 28:08 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson had the secondary helpers on Montreal's first and last goals, and the blueliner is on a roll with seven points over the last five games. He's logging heavy minutes (24:56 TOI per game) on the top pair and quarterbacks the top power-play unit, which sets up Matheson for new career highs in scoring. He's at 14 points through 17 games, and while that pace may not be sustainable, 40 points is within the range of likely outcomes. His career high was set last season when he recorded 34 points in 48 games.

Matheson scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks. He added two PIM to his line over 23:21 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson joined the battle in front and fired a feed from Sean Monahan over the pile of players in front of Vancouver netminder Casey DeSmith for Montreal's first goal. The tally was the defenseman's fourth goal of the season, and the third consecutive game with a power-play point. On the downside, Matheson was minus-3 and is minus-9 over the last five contests.

Matheson had a power-play assist, two shots on goal, five blocked shots and one hit over 27:21 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson fed Nick Suzuki for Montreal's first goal, giving him three assists in the last two games. The top-pair blueliner, who averages a career-high 4:46 PPTOI, is second on the team with eight assists and fourth with 11 points (eight on the power play) over 14 games. He also leads Montreal with 33 blocked shots.

Matheson scored a goal and had two power-play assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings. He finished with five shots on net and one blocked shot over 27:56 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson was reeling following a two-game stretch during which he was minus-6 in losses to the Blues and Lightning. He began the bounce-back night by sniping Montreal's first goal as a trailer off a feed from Alex Newhook. It was the second multi-point effort of the season for the the 29-year-old blueliner, who is up to 10 points (seven on the power play), 40 shots on net, nine hits and 28 blocked shots over 13 games.

Matheson had three shots on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 22:01 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson was dinged up in the Canadiens' previous game but traveled with the team and was on the ice for the first of a three-game road trip. He's provided offense from Montreal's blue line, posting two goals and four assists -- all but one of those points coming on the power play -- over nine appearances.

Matheson (lower body) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Monday against the Golden Knights, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson suffered a minor injury Saturday against Winnipeg but won't be forced to miss any action. The 29-year-old is off to a hot start, tallying two goals and six points through eight games.

Matheson (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against Vegas, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson took part in the morning skate after being injured in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Winnipeg. He has compiled two goals, four assists, 22 shots on net and 21 blocked shots in eight games this season. If Matheson can't play in Monday's contest, Gustav Lindstrom will replace him in the lineup.