Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson assisted on Taylor Hall's game-winning goal early in the third period as Canada went on to beat Germany 5-2 in Thursday action at the IIHF World Championship in Russia.
The helper gave Matheson (2G/3A) five points in the tournament. He finished the game with one shot on goal and a +1 rating in 15:17 TOI.
The 22-year-old Matheson is tied with Hall and fellow teammate Derick Brassard with a tournament-best +9 rating. His five points are tied for second-best behind Switzerland's Raphael Diaz six.