Matheson's lower-body injury is considered minor and he will travel with the Canadiens, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson exited Saturday's game versus the Jets with the injury, but it's not considered a significant concern. It's encouraging that he'll travel for the three-game road trip, which begins Monday in Vegas. If he can't play, Gustav Lindstrom will likely enter the lineup and Kaiden Guhle will probably take on a larger role.

Matheson (undisclosed) is undergoing tests and is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Jets, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson logged a power-play assist in 16:15 of ice time during the contest. The defenseman was able to return after one trip to the locker room, but he was clearly still bothered by the issue. If Matheson can't finish the game, he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Matheson recorded a goal and an assist against Columbus on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson had just six multi-point games last season but he's already registered his first one of the 2023-24 campaign. The Quebec native is thriving right now thanks to his role on the power play, having notched four of his five points to open the campaign with the man advantage. At this rate, Matheson could reach the 40-point threshold for the first time in his NHL career.

Matheson scored a power-play goal on five shots while adding two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defenseman's first tally of the season was highlight reel-worthy, as Matheson made an end-to-end rush and split two defenders at the New Jersey blue line before going five-hole on Vitek Vanecek midway through the third period. Matheson's got three points through six games, supplementing his fantasy value with 16 blocked shots and 20 shots on net as the top option on the Habs' blue line.

Matheson had an assist, five shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM over 26:23 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson's second assist of the season was the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's OT winner. The top-pair defender is entrusted in all situations -- penalty kill, power play and three-on-three OT -- and could provide offense from the blue line if he stays healthy. Matheson has two assists, 14 shots (second on the team), five hits, 13 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 25:49 TOI.

Matheson (lower body) will play in Saturday's preseason finale against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson, who had been hindered by a lower-body issue, will get a chance to play before Montreal takes on Toronto on Wednesday to begin the 2023-24 campaign. In 48 games last season. he registered eight goals, 34 points, 126 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 53 hits. The 29-year-old blueliner is slated to play on the top defense pair and work on the first power-play unit, putting Matheson in position to find success in 2023-24.

Matheson (lower body) skated Saturday, Patrick Friolet of RDS.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson is being monitored daily for his lower-body injury. The defenseman hasn't practiced since Tuesday, but coach Martin St. Louis said at the time that Matheson would have played had it been a regular-season game. Matheson had eight goals and 34 points in only 48 games last season.

Matheson (lower body) is not at practice Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second day in a row that Matheson has missed practice. The good news is head coach Martin St. Louis said that had it been a regular-season game, Matheson would have suited up. Matheson had eight goals and 34 points in 48 games last season.

Matheson is dealing with a lower-body injury, which is the reason for his absence from Wednesday's game versus the Senators, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Martin St. Louis added that Matheson would have played if it was a regular-season contest. Most importantly, Matheson's injury isn't related to the one he sustained at the end of last season. He is day-to-day, and the Canadiens will likely exercise caution before the 29-year-old is cleared to rejoin the lineup for preseason action.

Matheson (lower body) will be ready for the beginning of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matheson was injured in Montreal's final contest of the 2022-23 season. In 48 games last campaign, he accounted for eight goals, a career-high 34 points, 126 shots on net and 80 blocked shots. He is projected to play on the top defense pairing in 2023-24 and could also see time on the first power-play unit.