Canadiens D Mike Matheson (lower body) out indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team said Monday.

He did not accompany the Canadiens on the start of their seven-game road trip that starts Monday against the Arizona Coyotes, with the team saying he remained in Montreal for medical care.

Matheson played nearly 23 minutes on Saturday in a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and had three shots on goal. That w