[The Score] - Canadiens extend Matheson on 5-year, $30M deal
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year extension carrying an annual cap hit of $6 million, the team announced.Matheson's new terms kick in ahead of next season and run through 2030-31.The 31-year-old was in the final season of an eight-year contract with a $4.88-million AAV. He was slated to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.Matheson has recorded four goals and 14 points in 22 games this season, averaging 24:50 of ice time. He's scored 78 goals and