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Mathieu Joseph (born February 9, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft. Joseph won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021. He also played with the Ottawa Senators.

Key Information

Early life

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Joseph was born on February 9, 1997, in Laval, Quebec, Canada[1] to parents Frantzi Joseph and France Taillon.[2] His father played and coached hockey for many years while his mother was a competitive athlete in her youth.[3] His father is of Haitian descent while his mother is White.[4] His younger brother Pierre-Olivier is a defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks.

Playing career

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Juniors

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Joseph was selected by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the 2013 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft in the third round, 51st overall. He began to play for the Sea Dogs at the midway point of the 2013–14 season. His first goal with the team came in a 2–0 win over the Val-d'Or Foreurs. In his second season with the Sea Dogs, Joseph became the sixth player in team history to score five points in a regular season game. He also finished fourth in team scoring that season with 42 points.[5][6] On June 27, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL) selected Joseph in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft.[7]

On December 24, 2016, the Lightning signed Joseph to a three-year, entry-level contract. At the time of his signing, Joseph had played in 176 career games with the Sea Dogs during which he scored 80 goals and 171 points.[8] During the 2016–17 playoffs, Joseph was named Canadian Hockey League Player of the Week after scoring two goals and three assists in two games. Joseph went on to help the Sea Dogs capture the President's Cup as QMJHL champion over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in a four-game sweep.[9] The Sea Dogs went on to lose in the semifinals to the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters in the 2017 Memorial Cup.[10] He was named to the QMJHL Second All-Star Team in 2017.[11]

Professional

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Tampa Bay Lightning

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Joseph began his professional career in the 2017–18 season with the Tampa Bay Lightning's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. He had a strong rookie season with the Crunch, including being named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for March 2018, during which he scored 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points over 12 games; he also had a seven-game scoring streak within that span.[12] Joseph finished the season with 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points, leading the Crunch in regular season assists and points. Joseph also had three goals and seven points in seven Calder Cup playoff games.[13]

At the conclusion of the Lightning's training camp ahead of the 2018–19 season, Joseph found out he had made the opening night roster from general manager Julien BriseBois—before boarding the team's charter plane after a 3–2 Lightning win against the Florida Panthers, BriseBois informed Joseph he had made the roster.[14][15] On October 6, 2018, Joseph made his NHL debut in a 2–1 Lightning win against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena.[16][17] On October 16, he scored his first career NHL assist and point in a 4–2 Lightning win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.[18][19] On November 4, Joseph scored his first NHL goal in a 4–3 Lightning overtime win over the Ottawa Senators away at the Canadian Tire Centre.[20]

Joseph was one of the eight players called up to the Lightning for their training camp prior to the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.[21] Following the murder of George Floyd and shooting of Jacob Blake, Joseph worked alongside goaltender Curtis McElhinney in creating a mask to represent social justice. The end product featured Black athletes who were trailblazers in the fight for equality, a fist flanked by the words Black Lives Matter and a Martin Luther King Jr. quote.[22] Though Joseph was part of the Tampa Bay team during the regular season, he did not play in the playoffs. The Lightning won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Dallas Stars four games to two and due to his play during the season, got his name engraved on the cup.[23] The following season, Joseph played a larger role with the Lightning and won a second Stanley Cup defeating his hometown Montreal Canadiens in the final.[24]

Ottawa Senators

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On March 20, 2022, just a day before the trade deadline, Joseph was traded along with a 2024 fourth-round draft pick by Tampa Bay to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Nick Paul.[25] He debuted for the Senators on March 22 in a 3–0 loss to the New York Islanders.[26] On April 1, Joseph registered his first hat trick versus goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic in a 5–2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.[27] In eleven games with the Senators, Joseph scored four goals and twelve points.[28]

As a restricted free agent in the following off-season, Joseph was re-signed by the Senators to a four-year, $11.8 million contract extension on July 29.[28] During the 2022–23 season, Joseph played on the third line.[29] On November 15 Joseph was fined $5,000 by the league for a high-sticking incident against Sebastian Aho of the New York Islanders.[30] On December 8 Joseph suffered an injury against the Dallas Stars that kept him out of the lineup until January 19, 2023.[29] He suffered a second significant injury later in the season during a game versus the Calgary Flames on March 12.[31] He returned to the lineup before the end of the season.[32] In the 2023–24 season, Joseph played up and down the lineup, and was used in all situations.[24] He had a three-point night on November 8, 2023 in a 6–3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.[33] On February 20, 2024, Joseph scored twice against the Lightning in 4–2 win for Ottawa.[34] He finished the season with 11 goals and 35 points in 72 games.[35]

St. Louis Blues

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On July 2, 2024, Joseph was traded to the St. Louis Blues along with a 2025 third-round draft pick for future considerations.[35]

International play

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Canada
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Slovakia

Joseph was selected for Canada's junior team for the 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He helped Canada win the silver medal, scoring in the final, only to lose to the United States in a shootout, 5–4.[36][37] On April 29, 2019, Joseph was named to make his senior debut for Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Slovakia.[38] He helped Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland to finish with the silver medal on May 26, 2019.[39] Joseph finished the tournament posting 1 goal and 2 points in 10 games.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 30 1 10 11 10 — — — — —
2014–15 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 59 21 21 42 46 5 1 2 3 4
2015–16 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 58 33 40 73 57 5 5 2 7 8
2016–17 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 54 36 44 80 57 18 13 19 32 14
2017–18 Syracuse Crunch AHL 70 15 38 53 41 7 3 4 7 6
2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 70 13 13 26 26 4 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 37 4 3 7 16 — — — — —
2019–20 Syracuse Crunch AHL 29 6 15 21 14 — — — — —
2020–21 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 56 12 7 19 10 6 0 2 2 0
2021–22 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 58 8 10 18 23 — — — — —
2021–22 Ottawa Senators NHL 11 4 8 12 6 — — — — —
2022–23 Ottawa Senators NHL 56 3 15 18 36 — — — — —
2023–24 Ottawa Senators NHL 72 11 24 35 51 — — — — —
2024–25 St. Louis Blues NHL 60 4 10 14 28 3 1 0 1 10
NHL totals 420 59 90 149 196 13 1 2 3 10

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 4 5 0
2019 Canada WC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 10 1 1 2 2
Junior totals 7 1 4 5 0
Senior totals 10 1 1 2 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year
QMJHL
Second All-Star Team 2017 [11]
President's Cup champion 2017 [9]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2020, 2021 [23][24]

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Mathieu Joseph (born February 9, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1][2] Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Joseph debuted in the NHL during the 2018–19 season, recording 26 points in 70 games as the Lightning set an NHL record-tying 62 regular-season wins.[3][1] Internationally, he represented Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, contributing to a silver medal finish.[4] After stints with the Lightning and Ottawa Senators, Joseph was traded to the Blues in March 2024, where he has continued as a depth forward, amassing 59 goals and 90 assists over 421 career NHL games as of the 2024–25 season.[5][6]

Early life

Family and upbringing

Mathieu Joseph was born on February 9, 1997, in Laval, Quebec, Canada, to parents Frantzi Joseph and France Taillon.[1] His father, of Haitian descent, was a former hockey player and coach who worked as a mortgage broker and travel agent, while his mother, a Quebec native, excelled as an elite athlete in her youth and later became a speech pathologist.[7][8][9] Joseph grew up alongside his younger brother, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, born July 1, 1999, in the same sports-centric household in Laval, where the family prioritized year-round physical activity to build discipline and versatility.[10] The brothers played hockey in winter but adhered to house rules requiring participation in other sports during summer to avoid burnout and promote well-rounded development, a practice enforced by their father.[4] At age nine, Mathieu and Pierre-Olivier shifted their primary focus to hockey, marking the start of competitive involvement influenced by their father's background in the sport.[7] The Josephs provided consistent support for their sons' pursuits, with both parents frequently attending games and emphasizing a balanced upbringing free from major adversities; Mathieu later credited this environment in Laval for his positive childhood experiences, noting minimal encounters with discrimination despite his mixed heritage.[11] Early youth hockey for Mathieu was with AHM Chambly, a local program near Laval that laid the foundation for his development amid familial encouragement.[3]

Entry into competitive hockey

Mathieu Joseph entered competitive youth hockey in Quebec's minor system during the 2009–10 season at age 12, suiting up for the Richelieu Voyageurs in the QC Int. PW league, where he recorded 1 goal and 2 assists in 6 games.[3] He progressed to the bantam level (U15 AA) the following year with the Richelieu Éclaireurs in the RICBAA league, posting 16 goals and 9 assists over 33 games in 2010–11.[3] In 2011–12, Joseph continued with the Éclaireurs, amassing 17 goals and 10 assists in 23 games, while also appearing in 3 games for Collège Antoine-Girouard Espoir in the QMEAA league without recording a point.[3] By the 2012–13 midget season (age 15), Joseph transitioned to Collège Antoine-Girouard Espoir in QMEAA, where he excelled with 26 goals, 23 assists, and 49 points in 34 games, alongside stints with their QMAAA affiliate, the Gaulois, contributing 1 assist in 3 regular-season games and the same in playoffs.[3] This performance in Quebec's competitive midget circuits marked his development toward major junior eligibility, highlighting his scoring prowess and physicality (61 penalty minutes in QMEAA).[3] Joseph's early teams were based in the Richelieu region near his Laval birthplace, reflecting typical regional progression in Quebec minor hockey before advancing to the QMJHL.[3]

Junior career

QMJHL tenure with Saint John Sea Dogs

Joseph was selected by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the third round, 51st overall, of the 2013 QMJHL Entry Draft.[12] He began his junior career with the team in the 2013–14 season at age 16, appearing in 30 regular-season games and recording 1 goal and 10 assists for 11 points.[3][13] In the 2014–15 season, Joseph established himself as a regular contributor, playing 59 games and tallying 21 goals and 21 assists for 42 points, which earned him selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[1][3] He added 3 points in 5 playoff games as the Sea Dogs were eliminated in the first round.[13] Joseph's performance surged in the 2015–16 season, where he posted 33 goals and 40 assists for 73 points in 58 games, helping the Sea Dogs reach the playoffs, though they lost in the first round; he contributed 7 points in 5 games.[3] He represented the QMJHL All-Stars in the Junior Super Series that year, scoring 2 goals in 2 games.[3] His most productive QMJHL campaign came in 2016–17, with 36 goals and 44 assists for 80 points in 54 regular-season games, leading the team in scoring.[3] In the playoffs, Joseph recorded 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points in 18 games, guiding the Sea Dogs to the QMJHL finals, where they lost to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.[13] The team advanced to the 2017 Memorial Cup as hosts, with Joseph adding 5 points in 4 tournament games.[3] He was named CHL Player of the Week for the period ending May 10, 2017, after scoring 5 points in 3 games during the playoffs.[12]
SeasonGPGAPtsPIMPlayoff GPPlayoff Pts
2013–14301101110—— [13]
2014–15592121424653 [3]
2015–16583340735757 [13]
2016–1754364480571832 [3]

Draft and development highlights

Mathieu Joseph was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[1] [3] The selection followed his first full season with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), during which he recorded 21 goals and contributed to the team's offensive output as an 18-year-old rookie.[1] Scouts noted his speed, puck-handling skills, and potential as a middle-six forward, though his size and defensive play required refinement for professional levels.[14] Post-draft, Joseph's development accelerated in the QMJHL, with marked improvements in production and consistency. In the 2016–17 season, he established a franchise record for the Sea Dogs with a 25-game points streak to close out January, highlighting his offensive reliability and playmaking ability amid a team surge.[15] Over his junior tenure, he amassed 80 goals and 171 points in 176 regular-season games, demonstrating progressive scoring growth from 38 points in 2014–15 to 74 in 2016–17.[16] His pinnacle came in the 2017–18 season, where Joseph tallied 80 points (36 goals and 44 assists) in just 54 games, leading the Sea Dogs to the QMJHL championship via the President's Trophy.[4] This performance earned him a three-year entry-level contract with the Lightning midway through the year, signaling organizational confidence in his readiness to transition to professional hockey after captaining key playoff efforts.[14] These highlights underscored his evolution from a mid-round pick into a dynamic scorer capable of driving team success in high-stakes junior play.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Lightning era (2018–2022)

Joseph made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 6, 2018, against the Florida Panthers, after spending the previous season with the team's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.[17] In his rookie 2018–19 season, he recorded 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 70 games, contributing to the Lightning's NHL-record-tying 62 regular-season victories.[1] His speed and forechecking ability earned him early shifts on the penalty kill, though he transitioned primarily to even-strength bottom-six roles as the season progressed.[18] Joseph scored his first NHL goal on November 4, 2018, against the Ottawa Senators, tying the game at 3–3 in overtime to secure a 4–3 Lightning victory.[19] Despite the strong start, his production dipped in subsequent seasons; in 2019–20, he managed 4 goals and 3 assists in 37 games before the season's COVID-19 suspension, and he did not appear in Tampa Bay's 2020 Stanley Cup playoff run.[1] The 2020–21 season saw him as a depth forward, logging fourth-line minutes amid the Lightning's back-to-back Cup pursuits, where he contributed 2 assists in 6 playoff games during their 2021 championship victory over the Montreal Canadiens.[20] In 2021–22, Joseph appeared in 56 games for Tampa Bay, posting 12 goals and 7 assists for 19 points, often deployed for his skating and physicality in bottom-pair roles.[21] On March 20, 2022, ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Lightning traded him to the Ottawa Senators along with a 2024 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for forward Nick Paul, as Tampa Bay sought to bolster middle-six scoring depth for a third consecutive Cup push.[22] Over his Lightning tenure, Joseph totaled 59 points (37 goals, 22 assists) in 221 regular-season games, plus limited playoff exposure across two Stanley Cup wins.[1]

Ottawa Senators stint (2022–2024)

On March 21, 2022, the Ottawa Senators acquired Joseph from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Nick Paul and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.[22] Following the trade, Joseph appeared in 14 games for Ottawa during the 2021–22 season, recording two assists.[13] Joseph signed a four-year contract extension with the Senators on July 28, 2022, valued at $11.8 million with an average annual value of $2.95 million.[23] In the 2022–23 season, he played 56 games, scoring 3 goals and 15 assists for 18 points, while accumulating 36 penalty minutes.[21][13] His performance improved in 2023–24, where he achieved career highs in a full 72-game season, tallying 11 goals and 24 assists for 35 points.[21][13] The Senators did not qualify for the playoffs during Joseph's tenure. On July 2, 2024, Ottawa traded Joseph and its 2025 third-round draft pick to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations, ending his time with the team.[24]

St. Louis Blues tenure (2024–present)

On July 2, 2024, the St. Louis Blues acquired Joseph from the Ottawa Senators along with Ottawa's third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for future considerations.[24][1] The move added depth to the Blues' forward group, with Joseph entering the final two years of a four-year, $11.8 million contract signed with Ottawa in July 2022, carrying an annual average value of $2.95 million.[25] In the 2024–25 season, Joseph's performance was underwhelming relative to his prior output, as he recorded 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 60 games, posting a minus-6 plus-minus rating and accumulating 28 penalty minutes.[13] His limited production reflected challenges in securing consistent ice time and offensive opportunities on a Blues team that finished outside the playoffs, with analysts noting a decline from his career-high 35 points in 72 games during the 2023–24 season with Ottawa.[26] Despite physical contributions, including hits and blocked shots, Joseph struggled to translate his speed and forechecking into scoring, averaging under 12 minutes of ice time per game.[27] Entering the 2025–26 season, Joseph has begun in a third-line role, registering 2 assists in early games while providing secondary contributions such as shots, hits, and defensive plays, though his goal total remains at zero through initial appearances.[2] With one year remaining on his contract after 2025–26, speculation has arisen about potential trades or his future with St. Louis, given the team's ongoing roster evaluation amid cap constraints and performance expectations.[26][28]

International career

Senior international appearances

Joseph made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, held in Bratislava and Košice, Slovakia, from May 10 to 26.[29] Selected on April 29, 2019, while playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, he appeared in all 10 games for Canada, registering 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points, along with a +3 plus-minus rating and 2 penalty minutes.[3][29] His contributions helped Canada secure the silver medal, as the team advanced to the final but lost 3–1 to Finland on May 26. No further senior international appearances for Joseph have been recorded as of October 2025.[3]
TournamentGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019 IIHF World Championship101122+3

Key tournaments and performances

Joseph represented Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Bratislava and Košice, Slovakia, marking his senior international debut after being named to the roster on April 29, 2019.[3] In 10 tournament games, he recorded 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points, with a +2 rating and 3 penalty minutes, including a goal scored against Great Britain on May 12 assisted by Adam Henrique and Darnell Nurse.[29] [30] His play contributed to Canada's runner-up finish, as the team earned the silver medal following a 3–1 loss to Finland in the final on May 26. No further senior international appearances for Joseph have been recorded as of October 2025.[3]

Career statistics

NHL regular season and playoffs

Joseph's NHL regular season performance has varied across teams, with a career total of 59 goals, 92 assists, and 151 points in 428 games as of October 2025.[13]
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2018–19Tampa Bay Lightning7013132626+5
2019–20Tampa Bay Lightning3743716–2
2020–21Tampa Bay Lightning561271910+3
2021–22Tampa Bay Lightning588101823+4
2021–22Ottawa Senators1148126+8
2022–23Ottawa Senators563151836+5
2023–24Ottawa Senators7211243551–4
2024–25St. Louis Blues604101428–6
2025–26St. Louis Blues80222–1
Career4285992151198+12
In the playoffs, Joseph has appeared in 13 games, recording 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points.[13][31]
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2018–19Tampa Bay Lightning40000
2020–21Tampa Bay Lightning60220
2024–25St. Louis Blues310110
Career1312310

International and junior stats

Joseph competed in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Saint John Sea Dogs over four seasons from 2013 to 2017, accumulating 201 regular-season games, 91 goals, 115 assists, and 206 points.[3][13] Regular season:
SeasonTeamGPGAPts+/-PIM
2013–14Saint John Sea Dogs3011011–310
2014–15Saint John Sea Dogs59212142+1846
2015–16Saint John Sea Dogs58334073+3557
2016–17Saint John Sea Dogs54364480+3757
Playoffs:
SeasonTeamGPGAPts+/-PIM
2014–15Saint John Sea Dogs5123–24
2015–16Saint John Sea Dogs5527+48
2016–17Saint John Sea Dogs18131932+2014
Joseph appeared internationally for Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Under-20 Championship in Toronto and Montreal, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points in 7 games en route to a silver medal finish.[3][13][32]
TournamentTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2017 World JuniorsCanada71450+4

Awards and achievements

Individual honors

In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Joseph was selected to the Second All-Star Team following the 2016–17 season, recognizing his performance of 40 goals and 82 points in 62 regular-season games with the Saint John Sea Dogs.[3] During the 2017 QMJHL playoffs, he led the league in scoring with 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) in 22 games, earning distinction as the postseason points leader.[3] With the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2017–18, Joseph was named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for March after tallying 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) in 13 games, contributing to his overall rookie totals of 22 goals and 53 points in 70 games.[33] Joseph has not received major individual awards at the NHL level, such as All-Star selections or end-of-season honors, through the 2024–25 season.[1]

Team accomplishments

Mathieu Joseph was a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning teams that won consecutive Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. Although he recorded no playoff points and did not dress for games during the 2020 postseason bubble, he remained on the active roster and received a championship ring as part of the organization that defeated the Dallas Stars in six games. In the 2021 playoffs, Joseph appeared in six games, logging two assists and averaging 8:34 of ice time per contest, including time in the clinching 1-0 Game 6 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on July 7, 2021.[1][34][35] In the 2018–19 regular season, Joseph's rookie NHL campaign contributed to the Lightning's franchise-record 62 victories, which tied the all-time NHL single-season mark previously set by the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings. The team advanced to the first round of the playoffs but was eliminated by the Columbus Blue Jackets.[1][13] Prior to his professional career, Joseph helped the Saint John Sea Dogs win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) President's Cup as playoff champions in 2017, defeating the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in a four-game series sweep; the Sea Dogs then reached the Memorial Cup semifinals.[3][35]

Personal life and off-ice matters

Family relationships

Mathieu Joseph was born on February 9, 1997, in Laval, Quebec, to parents Frantzi Joseph and France Taillon. His father, Frantzi, has a background in hockey, having played and coached the sport for many years, which influenced the family's involvement in the game.[36] Joseph has a younger brother, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, who is also a professional ice hockey defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). The brothers grew up playing hockey together and pursued professional careers, with Mathieu debuting in the NHL earlier than Pierre-Olivier. In the summer of 2024, both joined the St. Louis Blues—Mathieu via trade from the Ottawa Senators on July 2, and Pierre-Olivier as a free agent signing—marking the first time they played on the same NHL team.[37] Their parents expressed excitement over this development, as it allowed them to support a single team rather than divided loyalties during games.[38] The brothers' tenure as teammates ended on December 18, 2024, when Pierre-Olivier was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins.[39] No other siblings are publicly documented.

Public advocacy and social positions

Mathieu Joseph, one of the few Black players in the National Hockey League (NHL), has publicly advocated for racial justice and greater diversity within the sport. In the wake of George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, Joseph used social media and interviews to voice support for protests against systemic racism, emphasizing the need to "lead with love" while demanding meaningful change in society and hockey culture.[40][41] His statements aligned with broader NHL player responses, including calls from peers like J.T. Brown and Evander Kane to address intolerance on and off the ice.[42] Joseph has drawn from his personal experiences as a Black athlete to highlight sports' role in fostering resilience against prejudice. He has credited childhood participation in hockey with helping him develop coping mechanisms amid racial challenges, a perspective that informed Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy's 2020-21 season mask design honoring Black trailblazers in social justice.[43] In early 2021, he reiterated a commitment to combating "all forms of injustice," rooted in family-instilled values of respect and standing against discrimination.[44] As part of ongoing efforts to reform hockey's historically white-dominated environment, Joseph has been referenced in discussions on eradicating systemic barriers, alongside players like his brother Pierre-Olivier Joseph.[45] These positions reflect his engagement with NHL-wide pushes for inclusion, though he has not publicly detailed involvement in specific policy advocacy or organizations beyond player statements.[46]

Notable incidents and criticisms

In December 2023, Ottawa Senators forward Mathieu Joseph struck Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in the head during a net-front battle, causing Larkin to lose consciousness and suffer a head injury that sidelined him for multiple games.[47][48] Joseph, who raised his hands in the play, faced no on-ice penalty or supplemental discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety, drawing widespread criticism for apparent inconsistency in enforcement compared to similar incidents, such as David Perron's six-game suspension days earlier for a cross-check injuring Ottawa's Artem Zub.[49][50] Joseph described the contact as unintentional, stating it occurred amid chaos while boxing out Larkin for a loose puck.[51] The incident fueled broader debates on NHL officiating standards, with Larkin later calling the league's disciplinary process "kind of scary."[47] Earlier, in October 2021, Larkin himself was suspended for one game by the NHL for roughing after punching Joseph in the head during a game between Detroit and Tampa Bay, an action that went unpenalized for Joseph at the time.[52][53] This prior event amplified scrutiny of the 2023 play, as commentators noted the reversed roles and lack of reciprocity in suspensions.[54] In January 2023, Joseph was scratched by Senators head coach D.J. Smith for an undisclosed "internal" matter described as a mistake or violation of team rules, causing him to miss his first NHL matchup against his brother Pierre-Olivier Joseph of the Pittsburgh Penguins, attended by approximately 50 family members and friends.[55][56] Joseph acknowledged the error, expressing regret over disappointing supporters, though specifics of the infraction were not publicly detailed.[57] No further disciplinary action beyond the healthy scratch was reported.

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  49. The NHL has a problem following an explosion of controversial hits
  50. Ex-Hockey star has his say on Mathieu Joseph's controversial hit on ...
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