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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.

Panthers' Mike Matheson: Not playing Monday

If you are looking for a sliver of hope for the defenseman, though, they are considering the possibility that Matheson will return Thursday against the Golden Knights. These will be the third and fourth games that the 24-year-old has missed. Matheson has averaged 21:56 per game in ice time, so his absence leaves a sizable gap to fill on the back end.