Mike Matheson Shines with Two Assists in Canadiens’ Loss to Penguins

On Monday, Mike Matheson of the Montreal Canadiens made a notable contribution with two assists in the team’s 6-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old defenseman registered a power-play assist and an even-strength helper during the game, demonstrating his skills on the ice.

Matheson was instrumental in setting up Kaiden Guhle‘s goal in the first period, providing the primary assist. He continued his performance by securing a secondary assist on Juraj Slafkovsky‘s power-play goal early in the second period. Over the last two games, Matheson has accumulated three assists, showcasing his importance to the team’s defensive lineup.

Averaging 25:49 of ice time per game this season, Matheson has been a cornerstone for the Canadiens’ defense. Apart from his assists in the game against the Penguins, he managed two shots on net and contributed defensively with three blocked shots.