Matheson is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign with three assists in five games to go with six shots, 12 blocks and one hit. With Kaiden Guhle (upper body) already ruled out, the Habs will have to insert either Logan Mailloux or Jayden Struble into the lineup and may have to utilize both if Matheson is also sidelined.

The Montreal Canadiens announced that Mike Matheson, who left in the second period versus the Kings, is done for the night. Le défenseur Mike Matheson ne reviendra pas dans le match de ce soir (haut du corps). Defenseman Mike Matheson will not return to play in tonight's game (upper body).

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson exited Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an upper-body injury. Matheson logged 7:35 in ice time during the first period but did not return to Montreal’s bench to start the second period with the game tied at 1.

Matheson (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kings.