NHL Power Rankings Shake-Up: Why the Wild’s Top 5 Surge Could Change the Playoff Race Forever
Mike Matheson has arguably been the Canadiens’ most important defensive piece. (Brett Holmes / Getty Images)
16. Montreal Canadiens, 12-7-3
Last week: 22
Sean: 16
Dom: 16
Last year, it felt like the majority of Canadiens fans wanted to run Mike Matheson out of town. Imagine what this team would look like without him. Matheson has been one of Montreal’s most indispensable players and arguably the team’s most important defensive piece. Turns out he can handle tough minutes … as long as he has a strong enough partner to do so.



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