Mike Matheson 
Age 28 Feb 27, 1994
Pointe-Claire CAN
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
188 lbs 85 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2021
Agent Philippe Lecavalier
Transaction History
| May 7, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson recorded three assists, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers in Game 3. | |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal on one shot versus the Avalanche on Tuesday. | |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson ripped a goal and collected four hits in a 3-2 win over the Blues on Thursday. | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, per the (NHL) media site. |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) returned to full practice Thursday, per Wes Crosby of (NHL).com. | |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson is dealing with a week-to-week upper-body injury. | |
| Feb 13, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Devils. | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets. | |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored two goals and added an assist in Thursday's 6-4 win over Ottawa. | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson notched an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. | |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson exited the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols Saturday, per Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com. | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | The Penguins placed Matheson in COVID-19 protocols Monday. | |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal on three shots, levied two hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Devils. | |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson notched two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals. | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson tallied a goal and an assist with two shots and two blocks in Saturday's 7-1 win over Toronto. | |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) will make his season debut versus Dallas on Tuesday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. | |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) practiced Monday but remains a question mark ahead of Tuesday's clash with Dallas, Wes Crosby of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) remains out for Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks. | |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) will not be available for Thursday's contest against Florida, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. | |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) is considered day-to-day despite missing Wednesday's practice session. | |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson will miss Tuesday's Opening Night matchup with Tampa Bay due to a lingering lower-body issue, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports. | |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (lower body) returned to practice Saturday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports. | |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson exited Friday's practice session early with a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He's being evaluated for just a nagging lower-body thing. We don't think it's serious," per Pens Inside Scoop. | |
| May 16, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) had one shot on goal and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 1. | |
| May 16, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) isn't listed among the scratches, so he'll be in the Game 1 lineup Sunday against the Islanders, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. | |
| May 10, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) was on the ice for Monday's optional skate, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) was labeled week-to-week ahead of Monday's matchup with the Flyers, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | |
| May 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson was hit in the face by a puck in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson recorded two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Devils. | |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-1 victory over the Penguins. | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 2-1 win over the islanders. | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored an empty-net goal on his only shot and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Islanders. | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson handed out a pair of assists with three shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-3 victory over Washington. | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (undisclosed) totaled three shots, three hits and a blocked shot over 23:36 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders. | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Islanders. | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson was forced to leave Monday's practice session early with an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He is being evaluated as we speak." | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson had two shots with two hits and two PIM in a 4-3 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) will play in Saturday's game versus the Islanders. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of (NHL).com reports. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) will be with Pittsburgh for its upcoming three-game road trip, Wes Crosby of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's clash with the Islanders, per Pens Inside Scoop. | |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) skated with the team for practice Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) joined Pittsburgh for its four-game road trip and took part in Tuesday's optional skate. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "The fact that he's on the ice and has made the trip is encouraging. It suggests that he's getting closer to a return to play. His status has not changed." | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Head coach Mike Sullivan said Sunday that Matheson is out "longer term" with an upper-body injury, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Fined | (NHL) fined D Mike Matheson $2,500 for high-sticking. |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Suspended | Florida Panthers | (NHL) suspended D Mike Matheson two games for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct. |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Fined | (NHL) fined D Mike Matheson $2,000 for diving/embellishment. |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Florida Panthers | signed D Mike Matheson to an eight-year, $39 million contract extension. | |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Recalled | Florida Panthers | recalled D Michael Matheson from Portland (AHL). |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Recalled | Florida Panthers | recalled D Michael Matheson from Portland (AHL). |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Florida Panthers | signed D Michael Matheson to an entry-level contract. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Mike Matheson |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins
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74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 12 | 33 | 1,264 | 55.70 | 56.30 | 3.40 | 53.70 | 2.60 | 0.52 | 1.33 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Lac St-Louis Lions | QM18AAA | 30 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 33 | Playoffs | 17 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Lac St-Louis Lions | QM18AAA | 35 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 72 | Playoffs | 15 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Canada Québec U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Lac St-Louis Lions | Telus Cup | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 22 | Playoffs | 15 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 53 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 84 | Playoffs | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Boston College | NCAA | 36 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 78 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Boston College | NCAA | 38 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Boston College | NCAA | 38 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Portland Pirates | AHL | 54 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 30 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 100.00 | 54.69 | 7.99 | 56.22 | 9.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Canada | WC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 1,377 | 45.54 | 46.82 | 0.04 | 49.20 | -1.44 | 0.26 | 0.48 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Canada | WC | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 81 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 61 | 1,418 | 48.39 | 46.36 | -3.18 | 49.57 | 0.11 | 0.30 | 0.80 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 75 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 44 | 1,363 | 42.31 | 46.99 | -2.12 | 47.97 | -2.20 | 0.26 | 0.70 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 940 | 48.90 | 45.90 | -4.10 | 49.70 | -0.30 | 0.45 | 1.15 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 751 | 54.20 | 50.00 | 1.10 | 49.90 | -0.30 | 0.40 | 0.96 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 1,264 | 55.70 | 56.30 | 3.40 | 53.70 | 2.60 | 0.52 | 1.33 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 8 Years $39,000,000 5.98% of cap space
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| Total Salary | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | ||||
| UFA Year | |||||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||||
| 8 Team No Trade List | |||||||||
Contract History
Signing Team 
Signing Date April 1, 2015
Signing Date April 1, 2015
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.30% of cap space