Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Mike Matheson to five-year extension
New Jersey Devils centre Nico Hischier (13) falls in front of Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Nov 28, 2025 | 9:19 AM
LAS VEGAS — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Mike Matheson to a five-year, US$30-million contract extension.
The Canadiens made the announcement in Las Vegas before a game against the Golden Knights.
Matheson’s extension starts next season and runs through to 2030-31.
The 31-year-old from Pointe-Claire, Que., has four goals and 10 assists in 22 games this season with a plus-13 differential.
