Mike Matheson

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.

Mike Matheson recorded one assist in the Canadiens' 2-1 overtime win over the Islanders Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Matheson continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone, notching points in four of his last six games (two goals, three assists) for the Canadiens. The 30-year-old flashes the ability to make an impact in the offensive zone while also setting a physical tone from the Montreal blueline, picking up 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) while also logging 55 blocked shots, 29 penalty minutes, and eight hits in 23 games so far this season.

Mike Matheson recorded an assist versus Washington Monday. The assist was shorthanded.

Fantasy Impact

Matheson improved from his first season to the second. Now in his third, he will basically match last season.