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Panthers' Mike Matheson: Assists in back-to-back games

After scoring only two points in the prior nine games, Matheson has collected an assist in back-to-back contests -- both shorthanded. The third-year defenseman is currently working against a minus-22 rating that is the 14th-worst in the league, but he's been plus-5 over his last pair of contests.

Panthers' Mike Matheson: Picks up late misconduct

On top of his penalty minutes, Matheson filled the score sheet with one shot, five hits and a block. He also ended the game a minus-2, bringing his season rating down to a minus-24 -- worst on the team and bottom ten in the league.

Panthers' Mike Matheson: Big night off blue line

The third-year blueliner hadn't found the back of the net in over a month. Matheson isn't a big offensive threat, but he now has seven goals and 23 points through 62 games as he inches closer to surpassing last season's career-high 27 points.

Panthers' Mike Matheson: Produces helper in return

After missing four contests with the injury, Matheson skated a game-high 28:32, while adding four blocked shots and two shots on goal. He has 21 points in 57 games this season, but fantasy owners are likely concerned with his minus-24 rating.

Panthers' Mike Matheson: Back to work Thursday

Matheson will return to action having missed the last four games. The Quebec native has a knack for cross-category production from the blue line, as illustrated by his 20 points (six on the power play) and 85 blocked shots this season. Matheson's minus-23 rating is quite the eyesore, but he'll likely end up offsetting such a metric with his serviceable offensive numbers overall.