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Mike Matheson

Defenseman · Montreal Canadiens

2012 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 23 (#23) — Florida Panthers

Next Game

Thu, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET vs Islanders

TSN 2, RDS, MSG SportsNet

Age 316'2"196 lbsShoots LeftPointe-Claire, CAN

Current Season

GP

54

Goals

5

Assists

23

Points

28

+/-

+14

S%

6.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4@ WPG000+2224:50
Feb 2@ MIN011-3125:41
Jan 31@ BUF000-1227:33
Jan 29vs COL011+2221:36
Jan 27vs VGK011+2224:25

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.88M

Total Value

$39.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 4-8: 8 Team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Canadiens’ Matheson Delights Hospital Kids

Mike Matheson pulls off one of those classic vet moves that reminds everyone why he's the heartbeat of the Canadiens blue line, surprising a group of kids with a visit they won't forget. The 31-year-old alternate captain, fresh off inking that five-year, $30 million extension, shows his softer side away from the rink where he's already piling up points and plus ratings this season. In a league full of flash, these quiet acts build the loyalty that keeps Montreal fans hooked through the rebuild.

Montreal Canadiens
Trades & Rumors
Insider Nixes Oilers-Kings Foegele Reunion Bid

NHL insider David Pagnotta pours cold water on the buzz about Edmonton reuniting with Warren Foegele via a straight-up swap with the Kings for Andrew Mangiapane. Edmonton scribes like Mark Spector and Jim Matheson floated the idea, but Pagnotta calls it a non-starter, especially with LA reeling from Kevin Fiala's season-ending injury.

Los Angeles KingsEdmonton Oilers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mike Matheson's stats this season?
Mike Matheson has 5 goals and 23 assists for 28 points in 54 games this season.
What team does Mike Matheson play for?
Mike Matheson is a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens.
What is Mike Matheson's contract?
Mike Matheson has a cap hit of $4.88M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Mike Matheson drafted?
Mike Matheson was drafted in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers in Round 1, Pick 23 (23 overall).
Where is Mike Matheson from?
Mike Matheson is 31 years old and was born in Pointe-Claire, CAN.