Mike Matheson

Mike Matheson scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Flames. Matheson took a pass from Ivan Demidov and found the back of the net one minute into the extra frame. The defenseman finished the contest with three shots on goal, three blocked shots, and two PIM. The goal snapped a brief multi-game point drought for Matheson.

Fantasy Impact

Matheson now has five points (2G, 3A) through eight games this season, along with solid contributions in peripheral categories like hits (11) and blocked shots (18). While Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson are expected to carry the primary offensive load from the blue line, Matheson continues to prove he is a capable contributor. He remains on pace for another 30-plus point season, making him a reliable defenseman in deeper fantasy formats.

Mike Matheson picked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Red Wings. The veteran defenseman did all of his damage in the first period, helping the Canadiens jump out to an early lead. Matheson saw limited usage on the power play in the contest.

Fantasy Impact

While it was a strong start to the season for Matheson, his fantasy upside is capped by a lack of top power-play time. The offseason addition of Noah Dobson and the continued emergence of Lane Hutson have pushed Matheson into a secondary role on the man advantage. He produced 31 points last season with similar deployment and should be expected to finish in that 30-35 point range again, making him a useful asset in deeper fantasy formats.

Mike Matheson found the back of the net on three shots in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles, ending a 10-game goal drought.

Fantasy Impact

Matheson’s tally came in an unconventional fashion, bouncing in after a high deflection. While his offensive production has dipped recently—registering just one assist in his previous 10 outings—he continues to log significant minutes in a top-four role. The blueliner now sits at four goals, 20 assists, 97 shots on net, 102 blocked shots, 39 PIM, and a minus-8 rating across 52 appearances. His defensive contributions keep him fantasy relevant in leagues that reward hits and blocks, though his offensive output remains inconsistent.

Mike Matheson recorded an assist and finished with a plus-one rating, four hits, and three blocked shots over a team-high 27:27 of ice time. He played 5:40 on the penalty kill and 1:08 on the power play.

Fantasy Impact

Matheson’s ability to log heavy minutes and contribute across multiple categories, particularly hits and blocks, makes him a valuable fantasy defenseman in deeper leagues.

Matheson recorded a pair of assists and registered eight shots on goal during Montreal’s 4-2 loss. He logged a substantial 28:10 of ice time—including nearly six minutes combined on the power play (1:50) and penalty kill (4:12).

Fantasy Impact

Matheson’s big minutes and willingness to shoot offer strong multi-category appeal. His two assists underscore his potential as a power-play quarterback, and his ability to chip in blocks and hits adds to his fantasy value in banger leagues. He’s a must-roster defenseman in most formats, especially if the eight-shot performance foreshadows more offensive involvement.