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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 31
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out two weeks with lower-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens will be without an experienced defenseman once again, as Mike Matheson is expected to miss the next two weeks due to a lower-body injury.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31
Canadiens Announce Injury Updates
The Canadiens have been among the teams that have been without several regulars for a good chunk of the season. That will be continuing for a little while longer now.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 29
Mike Matheson (Lower-Body) Doesn’t Play vs Stars; Arber Xhekaj Draws In
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was a late injury-scratch just about a half hour before the Canadiens took on the Dallas Stars in the final game of their current four-game road trip.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29
Mike Matheson won’t be playing tonight
Mike Matheson missed a few games due to a lower-body injury. He returned to the lineup but didn't see much action, and in the final minutes, the team announced that he won't play tonight.
Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 28
Canadiens' defensive depth is proving more valuable than ever
The Montreal Canadiens' decisions to acquire Noah Dobson and extend Mike Matheson drew criticism, but the value of investing in their defensive group is becoming clear.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28
Mike Matheson and Chris Kreider Missed Practice
The Canadiens had a practice scheduled for today. Naturally, we're always keeping an eye on who's missing. And today, two veterans were given the day off: Mike Matheson and Chris Kreider.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 23
Mike Matheson Back For The Canadiens, Fowler Starts .vs Blackhawks
The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that defenseman Mike Matheson will be returning to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks (8:00 pm ET) in Chicago.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23
The CH’s up-and-comers could push Kaiden Guhle or Mike Matheson out the door
With several young defensemen knocking on the NHL's door, Kent Hughes may eventually have to make some pretty tough decisions. Because, in reality, the Habs are starting to have a lot of players competing for the same position.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 20
Jakub Dobes will play tonight | Mike Matheson is practicing with the regulars
Yesterday, Mike Matheson practiced with Florian Xhekaj. So he was (pretty much) on his own. It was the first time he'd been on the ice (as far as we know, at least) since his injury was announced.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19
'The worst-case scenario for Mike Matheson was a six-month absence.'
The Canadiens are currently without Mike Matheson. The defenseman, who is a key part of the team's blue-line, is being evaluated on a daily basis. The fact that he skated this morning (even though he did so separately from his teammates on a different rink) is a pretty clear sign that he's making progress.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16
Mike Matheson’s case is encouraging
During last Saturday’s game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Mike Matheson was injured. He hasn't played since and was listed as day-to-day.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 13
Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres
As it has for most NHL teams early on in the season, the injury bug continues to take a bite out of the roster of the Montreal Canadiens. Late Tuesday morning team announced that they will be without defenseman Mike Matheson when they host the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 pm ET on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13
David Reinbacher Is Close to Making the Leap, Earning His Spot, and How to Replace Mike Matheson
At the start of the season, the Canadiens had eight healthy defensemen vying for a spot on the team. Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Alexandre Carrier, Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engstrom made the cut.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Sabres with lower-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens are going to be missing a key piece on their blue line on Tuesday night. The team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13
Mike Matheson is out tonight, and Jacob Fowler is in goal
After today's practice, Martin St-Louis spoke with the media. First, he announced that Mike Matheson (lower-body injury) won't play tonight. Owen Beck will take his place in the lineup, and the team will go with 12 forwards and six defensemen.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 10
Canadiens’ Matheson Gets a Lot of Hate, Most of It Unjustified
Hockey can be unfair. Despite their best all-around performance of the season so far, the Montreal Canadiens lost 5-2 to the Nashville Predators, a final score that doesn’t do the Habs justice.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 27
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson fined for roughing Senators’ Ridly Greig
A veteran’s actions are forcing him to pay up a few bucks heading into the regular season. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been fined $5,000 for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1
Canadiens’ Veteran Mike Matheson Embraces Evolving Role
Watching Mike Matheson in public appearances, in warmups, even during the games, you immediately sense the calm and quiet poise of a man who understands exactly where he sits in the universe.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 19
Canadiens receive positive Mike Matheson injury update
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been dealing with an upper-body injury, and he used the team's day off to resume training.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day
Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension
Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23, 2025
Habs' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid
Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Zach Bolduc also scored for the Canadiens, who have won six of their past seven games.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7, 2025
Canadiens open to trading Mike Matheson to clear cap space
The Montreal Canadiens remain one of the NHL’s busiest teams as the offseason rolls on, and defenseman Mike Matheson’s future with the club is now drawing attention.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30, 2025
Mike Matheson gives Canadiens a great trade chip
The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 6, 2025
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship
Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.
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