What Happened
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson is sidelined for two weeks with a lower-body injury, according to reporting by Eric Engels of Sportsnet. The setback arrives shortly after Matheson rejoined the active lineup on October 23 following a four-game absence caused by another lower-body issue. It has not been clarified whether the two injuries are connected. Over eight games this season, the 32-year-old blueliner has contributed one goal and four points while logging an average of 23:45 of ice time per contest.
Key Details
- Out for two weeks with a lower-body injury
- Returned on Oct. 23 from a four-game absence for a lower-body injury
- Has one goal and four points in eight games
- Averaging 23:45 of ice time per game
What It Means
Matheson's absence deals another blow to an 8-3-2 Montreal squad already navigating early-season injuries to key contributors such as captain Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov, though goaltender Samuel Montembeault is progressing toward a return with a day-to-day designation.
What's Next
The Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday Night Hockey.