Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Columbus. After sitting out Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah, Matheson traveled with the team to Columbus,

When healthy, Matheson typically serves on the Canadiens' top four and first power-play unit. Lane Hutson is getting increased power-play responsibilities while Matheson is unavailable. Kaiden Guhle,

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury.