Canadiens' Mike Matheson Exits Game with Upper-Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens suffer a 4-1 loss to the Kings as top defenceman Matheson leaves early due to injury.

Mike Matheson, a key defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens, left the game against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period with an upper-body injury.
The Canadiens had to play with only five defencemen for the remainder of the game, which was tied at 1 when Matheson exited.
Rookie Lane Hutson stepped up in Matheson's absence, logging 30:05 of ice time in just his seventh NHL game.
Despite significant ice time for Hutson, the Canadiens struggled on the power play, going 0-for-3 after Matheson's departure.
The Kings, who were on a seven-game road trip, managed to secure a win over the Canadiens, with goalie David Rittich making 25 saves.