Shawn Matthias had two goals in Florida's 3-2 overtime win over the Devils on Saturday night. Out of Matthias' 15 points, 12 of them are goals, though he's scoring at a 15-percent rate, which is sure to even out eventually. Dmitry Kulikov notched the game-winner for his first goal of the season. Jonathan Huberdeau chipped in with helpers on two of the goals. The rookie has an impressive 23 points on the year.

Shawn Matthias clicked on a line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Peter Mueller. He replaced Drew Shore on the unit in the 5-4 win over Buffalo Thursday, and the line exploded with three goals and six points. Look for Matthias to line up again alongside Huberdeau and Mueller Saturday against the Devils. That makes him an interesting short-term play.

Shawn Matthias scored two goals for the Panthers in a 5-4 shootout win over Buffalo Thursday. Matthias has scored three goals in his last two games and is one of the few Panthers to avoid being dragged down by the undertow of the team's poor season. His 12 goals are a career high. Jonathan Huberdeau also registered a goal and an assist in the win while Tomas Fleischmann buried his eighth of the season.

Shawn Matthias scored a goal for the seventh time in his past 14 games in Tuesday's loss to Toronto. He has added two assists over that span as well, but has just three helpers on the year to go with his 10 goals. Matthias has already matched his career-high for goals in a season after 34 games.

Shawn Matthias has faced some potential injury concerns, but he's remained in Florida's lineup. He played last Tuesday despite suffering from with the flu earlier in the day and he suited up Sunday after getting hit up high from a shot by teammate Dmitry Kulikov on Saturday. Matthias' left eye was still partially shut Monday and he had a colorful shiner that required double-digit stitches around his eyebrow. "I don't want to miss any games," he said. "You take pride in playing through things." The Mississauga native will get to play in front of friends and family Tuesday night in Toronto, where he has enjoyed some success with six goals and two assists in his last 13 appearances. He has 12 points in 33 games this campaign.

Shawn Matthias was able to play Tuesday night despite missing the morning skate with flu-like symptoms. He scored his ninth goal of the year and registered five shots in Florida's 4-1 win over Carolina. Quinton Howden was brought up from the minors just in case Matthias was unable to play, but he ended up sitting as a healthy scratch.

Shawn Matthias is sick and is unlikely to play Tuesday night. The Panthers recalled Quinton Howden from their AHL affiliate in case Matthias is unable to play. Matthias has eight goals and 10 points on the season for the Panthers.

Shawn Matthias scored the only Florida goal in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins Thursday night. The shorthanded marker is the eighth of the campaign for Matthias, who also registered six shots on goal as the only bright spot on the night for the struggling Panthers.

Shawn Matthias has scored four goals and added one assist in his past six games. He has seven goals and two assists over 26 games, so his recent hot streak is commendable. However, the long-tenured Florida forward isn't happy with the way the Panthers have played this season. "I've been through this before," said Matthias. "I'm sick of losing and sick of being down. It's wearing on me. We need to turn this ship around. It's too frustrating and has gone on long enough ... especially after tasting the playoffs last year."

Shawn Matthias scored a goal in Florida's 6-2 loss Saturday night. Filip Kuba accounted for Florida's other goal. Jerred Smithson, George Parros, Marcel Goc, and Tyson Strachan each registered an assist for the Panthers.