Matheson (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Boston on Thursday.
Matheson will be back in action for the first time since Oct. 27 versus the Blues, a stretch of six games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. In eight outings this year, the veteran defenseman has notched one goal and three assists. Without a significant power-play role, Matheson will be hard-pressed to reach the 40-point threshold, a mark he hasn't reached since 2023-24.