Mike Matheson to Miss Two Weeks Due to Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson will be out for two weeks due to a lower-body injury, as reported by Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

This injury comes shortly after Matheson returned to the lineup on October 23, following a four-game absence for a previous lower-body issue. It remains uncertain whether the two injuries are connected.

In the current season, the 32-year-old player has recorded one goal and four points over eight games, averaging 23:45 minutes of ice time per game. The Canadiens, who hold an 8-3-2 record, have faced challenges with several key players, including captain Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov, missing time due to injuries. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault is also nearing a return, with his status updated to day-to-day after being injured in practice on October 7. The Canadiens are set to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.