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Mathieu Perreault (born January 5, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. He played for the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL), and for HIFK of the SM-liiga (SM-l).

Key Information

Prior to turning professional, Perreault played three seasons of major junior hockey with the Acadie–Bathurst Titan in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). In his final year in the QMJHL, he won the Jean Béliveau Trophy as the league's top point-producer and was named to the Second-Team All-Star. Perreault then began his professional career during the 2007–08 season, playing with the Capitals' American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears, and helping them clinch the 2009 Calder Cup.

Perreault remained with the Capitals organization until the 2013–14 season when he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. During his one season with the team, Perreault set new career highs in goals, assists, and points. Following the season, he joined the Winnipeg Jets as a free agent. While with the Jets, Perreault became one of three players drafted after the second round in 2006 to reach 600 games.

Early life

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Perreault was born on January 5, 1988, in Drummondville, Quebec.[1] He started skating at age 4 with his older brother, and his father took them to outdoor rinks to practice. His mother's brother Daniel Marois was a National Hockey League (NHL) player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Islanders.[2] His cousin, Nick Marois, also played for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).[3] Perreault said while growing up he was inspired by Daniel Brière due to their similar height.[4]

Playing career

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Amateur

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Perreault played the entirety of his minor ice hockey career in Drummondville, Quebec. His father coached him while he was playing at the Atom level and he won the Rock Forest novice tournament three years in a row. While playing midget hockey, he was called up to play in the International Midget hockey tournament for Cantonniers de Magog after a player suffered an injury.[5] As a youth, Perreault played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Drummondville Voltigeurs minor ice hockey team.[6]

Perreault concluded his minor ice hockey career after being drafted second overall by the Acadie–Bathurst Titan in the 2005 QMJHL entry draft.[7] He played his first major junior season in 2005–06, recording 18 goals and 34 assists while playing on the Titan's second line.[8] As a result of his play, Perreault was the recipient of a 2006 RDS mid-season rookie excellence award which included an education bursary of $1,000.[9] As the Titan qualified for the 2006 QMJHL playoffs, Perreault scored 10 goals with 11 assists in 17 games before being eliminated by the Quebec Remparts.[8] After his rookie season, Perreault was drafted in the sixth round, 177th overall, in the 2006 NHL entry draft by the Washington Capitals.[10]

Perreault returned to the Titan for his sophomore season and recorded a new career-high 41 goals and 78 assists in 67 games.[8] As a result of his play, he was selected to try-out for the Canadian men's national junior ice hockey team but failed to qualify.[11] Upon returning to the QMJHL, he was selected for the QMJHL First-Team All-Star[12] and received the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as League MVP after finishing third in the overall scoring.[13] As the Titans qualified for the 2007 QMJHL playoffs where Perreault recorded six goals and eight assists before the team was eliminated in their second-round series.[8]

Although he had yet to sign a contract with the Capitals, Perreault was invited to attend their 2007 training camp prior to their 2007–08 season.[14] In his final year in the QMJHL, he won the Jean Béliveau Trophy as the league's top point-producer and was named to the league Second-Team All-Star.[15] On March 28, 2008, Perreault signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals for the following season[16] and was re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hershey Bears.[17]

Professional

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Washington Capitals

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Perreault with the Capitals in January 2012.

Perreault remained with the Bears for the 2008–09 season, helping them win the Calder Cup.[18] While playing on a line with Oskar Osala and Francois Bouchard, he recorded his first career AHL goal in his first regular-season game on October 8, 2008. He finished the season with 11 goals and 39 assists in 77 games, including five power play goals.[8] The following season, Perreault split his time between the AHL and NHL, playing 56 games for the Bears and 21 for the Capitals.[1] Although he was re-assigned to the AHL to begin the season, he was recalled from the Bears as a result of several injuries to the Capitals lineup. At the time of his recall, Perreault had recorded one goal and six assists in 11 games.[19] He made his NHL debut on November 4, 2009, against the New Jersey Devils and recorded two assists in the 3–2 loss.[20] In the third game of his call up, Perreault scored his first NHL goal, which came in the third period against Scott Clemmensen of the Florida Panthers at the Verizon Center. The goal proved to be the spark that the Capitals needed after being down 3–2; the team ended up winning 7–4.[21]

Perreault once-again split his time during the 2010–11 season between the AHL and NHL, playing 34 games for the Bears and 35 for the Capitals.[1] In a game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Perreault recorded a four-goal game in an eventual 9–2 win. While playing on a line with Chris Bourque and Steve Pinizzotto, he recorded two goals in the first period and completed his hat trick with a penalty shot in the second period. His final goal also came during the second period.[22] On July 13, 2011, Perreault signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Capitals.[23]

After two seasons bouncing back and forth between the AHL and NHL, Perreault made the Capitals' opening night roster out of training camp for the first time in the 2011–12 season.[24] He began the season on the fourth line but was quickly moved to the first as injuries and illness depleted Washington’s depth. During his first game on the first line centering Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin, he recorded two assists.[25] Two days later, in his 86th NHL game, Perreault recorded his first NHL hat trick on January 24, 2012, against Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins in Washington's 5–3 victory.[26]

Due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Perreault began the season with HIFK in the Liiga, recording seven points in seven games.[27] During his time with HIFK, he was on the first power-play unit and played over 20 minutes per game. Upon returning to the NHL, he played an average of 4:28.[28] After complaining about his ice time during the first two games of the season, his time increased along with penalty minutes. As a result, he served as a healthy scratch for five straight games before returning to the lineup against the Florida Panthers.[29]

Anaheim Ducks

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Perreault was traded from the Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks on September 29, 2013, in exchange for winger John Mitchell and a fourth-round pick in the 2014 NHL entry draft.[30] Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau had pushed for Perreault to join the team because he liked him as a player and wanted to give him a chance.[31] In his first 16 games with the Ducks, he recorded five goals and nine assists.[32] While discussing his scoring prowess, Perreault praised the Ducks for giving him a "fresh start and a new opportunity to play under a familiar coach."[33]

Near the conclusion of the season, Perreault suffered an upper-body injury during a 1–0 win over the St. Louis Blues and was listed as day-to-day.[34] He returned to the lineup for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs and helped the team win their series against the Dallas Stars in six games. Although he was forced to sit out for Game 6 due to a lower-body injury, he had recorded two goals and three assists in the series with 13 penalty minutes.[35] In his one season with the Ducks, he registered 43 points in 69 games played, but Anaheim opted not to sign Perreault following the expiry of his contract.[36]

Winnipeg Jets

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On July 1, 2014, Perreault signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets[37] and made their opening night roster.[38] In the first year of his contract, Perreault scored four goals in an 8–2 Winnipeg win over the Florida Panthers on January 13, 2015. He subsequently became the first NHL player to score four goals in a single game for the Jets/Thrashers franchise since Ilya Kovalchuk in 2005.[39] Following this game, Perreault suffered an upper-body injury during a 4–2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks[40] and was expected to possibly miss the remainder of the regular-season. At the time of his injury, he sat fifth in team scoring with 18 goals for 36 points in 56 games.[41] Perreault returned to the Jets' lineup during Game 2 of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs against his former team, the Anaheim Ducks. He recorded one assist in his return although the Jets would lose 2–1.[42] The following season, Perreault recorded nine goals and 41 points in 71 games before suffering a concussion during a game against the Anaheim Ducks.[43] With one year remaining on his contract, Perreault signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract extension to remain with the Jets. When discussing the extension, head coach Paul Maurice said: "Mathieu has found his place, found his home."[44] In the final year of his old contract, Perreault recorded 45 points, including 13 goals, in 65 regular-season games.[1]

After making the Jets' lineup to start the 2017–18 season, Perreault was placed on injured reserve following a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in mid-October. At the time of his injury, Perreault had recorded a goal and two assists in five games.[45] He missed 11 games before being allowed to return to practice in a no-contact jersey.[46] Perreault finished the regular season with 17 goals and 39 points in 70 games before suffering a second injury during the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. During the Jets' first-round series against the Minnesota Wild, Perreault endured an upper-body injury following a hit from Mikko Koivu. As a result, he missed the remainder of the series and returned to the Jets' lineup for Game 5 against the Nashville Predators.[47]

Perreault began the 2018–19 season skating on a line with Kristian Vesalainen and Jack Roslovic who described him as a mentor.[48] He managed to play a full 82 games for the first time in his NHL career but decreased in scoring, ending the season with 31 points.[1] While the Jets qualified for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, he was scratched from Game 2 due to an undisclosed injury that occurred during practice.[49]

When Perreault re-joined the Jets for the 2019–20 season, he became only one of two players drafted after the second round in 2006 to reach 600 games.[50] In December 2019, Perreault was placed on concussion protocol after Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee committed a blindsided hit on him during a 7–3 Jets win. Farabee was subsequently suspended three games by the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety.[51] After being cleared to play, he was hit again during a game against the Vancouver Canucks by Jake Virtanen. Perreault criticized the hit and the lack of suspension saying: "so the next guy that does that to me is going to get my [expletive] stick and I better not get suspended for it."[52] He later apologized for threatening harm but maintained his frustration that no action was taken for the incident.[53]

Prior to the beginning of the delayed 2020–21 NHL season, Perreault was placed on waivers alongside Nelson Nogier, Luca Sbisa, and C. J. Suess due to salary cap issues.[54] A few days later, he was called up from the Jets' taxi squad in case Nikolaj Ehlers contracted COVID-19.[55] He competed with the Jets as they swept the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, with him scoring a goal in Game 4 to complete the sweep.[56] During the second round, the Jets were swept by the Montreal Canadiens and eliminated from the playoffs. As he finished the season unsigned to a new contract, Perreault became one of several Jets players remaining an unrestricted free agent.[57]

Montreal Canadiens

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On July 29, 2021, Perreault left the Jets after seven seasons and was signed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens.[58] In a season where the Canadiens began very poorly, losing five consecutive games at the start and scoring only four goals in the same span, Perreault made headlines by scoring a hat trick in their 6–1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on October 23. It was the first hat trick for a Quebec native playing for the Canadiens in Montreal since Vincent Damphousse in 1998. He remarked afterward that "you don't even dream about moments like that."[59] Perreault struggled with injury thereafter, first missing all of November and then sustaining an injury on December 14 that kept him out of the lineup for ten weeks. He returned on February 26.[60] On March 5, 2022, he played his 700th NHL game, a 5–2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.[61] On March 16, after playing just 18 regular season games for the Canadiens, he was placed on waivers. At the time, Perreault had accumulated three goals and two assists for five points.[62] After Perreault was not re-signed by the Canadiens following the end of the 2021–22 season, he chose to retire from professional hockey and join the TVA Sports broadcasting team.[63]

Personal life

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Perreault and his wife Jennilie have three children together, two daughters and one son.[64] Perreault has two tattoos, one of the Tasmanian Devil on his lower stomach and a matching wristband with his wife.[65] In 2017, Perreault helped financially support the opening of the Parc-en-ciel, an amusement center for children in Drummondville.[66] In honour of his contributions, July 1 was deemed "Mathieu Perreault Day" at the centre.[67]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2004–05 Magog Cantonniers QMAAA 41 25 47 72 68 9 5 10 15 12
2005–06 Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL 62 18 34 52 42 17 10 11 21 8
2006–07 Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL 67 41 78 119 66 12 6 8 14 8
2007–08 Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL 65 34 80 114 61 12 3 19 22 6
2007–08 Hershey Bears AHL — — — — — 3 0 0 0 0
2008–09 Hershey Bears AHL 77 11 39 50 36 21 2 6 8 8
2009–10 Hershey Bears AHL 56 16 34 50 34 21 7 12 19 18
2009–10 Washington Capitals NHL 21 4 5 9 6 — — — — —
2010–11 Hershey Bears AHL 34 11 24 35 38 6 3 3 6 6
2010–11 Washington Capitals NHL 35 7 7 14 20 — — — — —
2011–12 Washington Capitals NHL 64 16 14 30 24 4 0 0 0 0
2012–13 HIFK SM-l 7 1 6 7 6 — — — — —
2012–13 Washington Capitals NHL 39 6 11 17 20 7 1 3 4 0
2013–14 Anaheim Ducks NHL 69 18 25 43 36 11 2 3 5 18
2014–15 Winnipeg Jets NHL 62 18 23 41 38 3 0 2 2 0
2015–16 Winnipeg Jets NHL 71 9 32 41 36 — — — — —
2016–17 Winnipeg Jets NHL 65 13 32 45 30 — — — — —
2017–18 Winnipeg Jets NHL 70 17 22 39 38 9 1 0 1 4
2018–19 Winnipeg Jets NHL 82 15 16 31 44 5 0 2 2 8
2019–20 Winnipeg Jets NHL 49 7 8 15 10 4 0 0 0 2
2020–21 Winnipeg Jets NHL 56 9 10 19 16 8 1 1 2 4
2021–22 Montreal Canadiens NHL 25 4 5 9 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 708 143 209 352 322 51 5 11 16 36

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Mathieu Perreault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2009 to 2022, appearing in 709 regular-season games for the , , , and . Born on January 5, 1988, in , , Perreault stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds, shooting left-handed as a versatile forward capable of playing or with strong face-off skills. Drafted by the Capitals in the sixth round, 177th overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, he transitioned from junior hockey stardom to a solid NHL role as a depth scorer and penalty killer before announcing his retirement on September 8, 2022, to join as a broadcaster on the French-language podcast La Poche Bleue. Perreault's junior career highlighted his offensive potential in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he played for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, amassing 285 points in 194 games. In 2006–07, he earned QMJHL First All-Star Team honors and was named the league's most valuable player (Michel Brière Trophy) after leading the league with 119 points in 67 games, while also securing a spot on the Canadian Hockey League's Second All-Star Team. In 2007–08, he won the Trophy as top scorer with 114 points in 65 games and was named to the QMJHL Second All-Star Team and CHL Second All-Star Team. These accolades underscored his skill as a and shooter, paving the way for his professional debut following stints in the with the , where he contributed to their 2009 championship. In the NHL, Perreault made his debut with the Capitals on November 4, 2009, against the , recording two assists, and scoring his first goal against the on November 7. He notched his first on January 24, 2012, against the , and later achieved a career-high four goals in a single game for the Jets on January 13, 2015, against the . Over his career, he recorded 353 points (143 goals, 210 assists) and participated in 51 playoff games, including notable runs with the Capitals in 2012–2014 and the Jets in later years, often serving as a reliable middle-six forward known for his speed and versatility.

Biography

Early life

Mathieu Perreault was born on January 5, 1988, in , , . Growing up in a hockey-oriented family, Perreault began skating at the age of four alongside his older brother, Danny, who is 14 months his senior; their first hockey memories involved playing on outdoor rinks with their father. His uncle, Daniel Marois, further influenced his passion for the sport, having played 350 games in the National Hockey League with the , , , and during the 1980s and 1990s. Additionally, his cousin Nick Marois pursued hockey at the junior level in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Perreault's early involvement in the sport took place through local minor hockey associations in , where he developed his skills before advancing to organized junior play.

Personal life

Perreault has been married to Jennilie Perreault since the early , and together they have three children: an older daughter named Violette, born in 2016, and twins—a son named and a daughter named Pénélope—born prematurely in September 2017. The family has navigated the challenges of Perreault's NHL career, including relocations across North American cities, while maintaining close ties to their roots. Among his personal interests, Perreault is known for his tattoos, which reflect whimsical and sentimental aspects of his life. He got an image of the tattooed on his lower stomach, just above his right hip, at the age of 15. He also shares a matching wristband tattoo featuring a with his , acquired during a vacation to . Perreault has demonstrated strong community involvement in his hometown of , , particularly through family-oriented initiatives. In 2017, he co-owned and financially backed the opening of Parc-en-ciel, an indoor amusement center designed for children aged 0 to 12, investing around $250,000 alongside his mother, Line Marois, and business partner Annie Cantin to create a 465-square-meter facility with play structures, party rooms, and sports zones. The center hosted annual "Journée Mathieu Perreault" events, such as the June 30, 2018, gathering where Perreault interacted with local families, signed autographs, and helped raise funds for the pediatric services at Hôpital Sainte-Croix via the , with proceeds from entries and raffles supporting the cause.

Playing career

Amateur career

Perreault was selected second overall by the in the 2005 QMJHL Entry Draft, marking him as one of the top prospects available in . In his rookie season of 2005–06, Perreault recorded 18 goals and 34 assists for 52 points in 62 games, contributing to a plus-20 rating while playing primarily on the team's second line. His performance helped the Titan reach the , where he added 10 goals and 11 assists in 17 games. During the 2006–07 season, Perreault emerged as a standout player in his second QMJHL season, tallying 41 goals and 78 assists for 119 points in 67 games, leading all QMJHL rookies in scoring and posting a plus-28 rating. He served as an alternate for the Titan that year, was named QMJHL Most Valuable Player (Michel Brière Memorial Trophy) and to the QMJHL First All-Star Team, in addition to the CHL Second All-Star Team for his contributions. In his final junior season of 2007–08, Perreault captained the Titan and led the QMJHL in scoring with 34 goals and 80 assists for 114 points in 65 games, earning a plus-33 rating. For his offensive dominance, he won the Trophy as the league's top scorer, while also being selected to the QMJHL Second All-Star Team. In the playoffs, he contributed 3 goals and 19 assists in 12 games. Perreault's junior success culminated in his selection by the Washington Capitals in the sixth round, 177th overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Washington Capitals

Perreault signed a three-year entry-level contract with the on March 28, 2008, and was immediately assigned to their (AHL) affiliate, the . During the 2008–09 season, Perreault contributed to Hershey's success in the AHL playoffs, recording seven points in 21 games as the Bears won the championship on June 10, 2009, defeating the 4–2 in the finals. He returned to the Bears for the 2009–10 season and helped secure a second consecutive title, marking the franchise's 10th championship in its history. Perreault made his NHL debut with the Capitals on November 4, 2009, against the , where he earned two assists in a 3–2 loss. Three days later, on November 7, 2009, he scored his first NHL goal against the in a 7–4 Capitals victory. Over his initial seasons, Perreault split time between the NHL and AHL, establishing himself as a versatile known for his speed and playmaking. On January 24, 2012, Perreault recorded his first NHL against the , scoring three goals—including the game-winner—in a 5–3 win that highlighted his emerging offensive impact. In his tenure with Washington from 2009 to 2013, he appeared in 159 regular-season games, tallying 33 goals and 37 assists for 70 points. Perreault was traded to the on September 29, 2013, in exchange for minor-league forward John Mitchell and a fourth-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Anaheim Ducks

On September 29, 2013, the acquired center Mathieu Perreault from the in exchange for minor-league forward John Mitchell and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The trade reunited Perreault with Ducks head coach , under whom he had previously played in Washington. During the 2013–14 season, Perreault achieved career highs with 18 goals, 25 assists, and 43 points in 69 games, establishing himself as a reliable scoring threat. As a key middle-six forward and one of the team's top centers, he ranked third among Anaheim's pivots in scoring and led them with a 52.7 percent success rate on faceoffs, contributing to ' league-best 54–20–8 regular-season record and Pacific Division title. Following the season, in which the Ducks advanced to the Western Conference Finals, Perreault became an unrestricted free agent after his one-year contract expired. On July 1, 2014, he signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg Jets

Following a career-high 43 points with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2013–14 season, Perreault signed a three-year, $9 million contract as an unrestricted free agent with the Winnipeg Jets on July 1, 2014. In July 2016, he agreed to a four-year, $16.5 million extension with the Jets, securing his role as a versatile middle-six forward known for consistent production on the second and third lines. Over seven seasons, Perreault provided steady secondary scoring and penalty-killing support, appearing in 557 regular-season games for 134 goals and 265 assists while helping the Jets reach the playoffs five times. One of Perreault's standout performances came on January 13, 2015, when he scored a career-high four goals in an 8–2 win against the , becoming the first player in the relocated Jets' history to achieve that feat since the franchise moved from prior to the 2011–12 season. The multi-goal outburst, including a natural in the first period, highlighted his quick release and opportunistic play, tying the franchise record for goals in a single game. During the 2019–20 season, Perreault reached a personal milestone by playing in his 600th NHL game on November 19, 2019, against the , reflecting on his Jets tenure as the best decision of his career for its stability and opportunities. In the playoffs, Perreault contributed reliably across multiple postseasons, including a power-play goal in Game 3 of the 2021 first-round series against the , helping the Jets rally from a three-goal deficit in a overtime victory that gave them a 3–0 series lead. Over 29 playoff games with , he recorded two goals and seven points, often providing energy in limited minutes during deep runs like the 2018 Western Conference Final. After the 2020–21 season, Perreault became an unrestricted and departed the Jets, signing a one-year deal with the on July 29, 2021.

Montreal Canadiens

On July 29, 2021, as an unrestricted , Perreault signed a one-year worth $950,000 with the , his hometown team. The deal marked a return to for the 33-year-old forward, who had expressed interest in playing closer to home during his free agency. Perreault's 2021–22 season with began promisingly, highlighted by his first as a Canadien on October 23, 2021, in a 6–1 victory over the , which snapped the team's season-opening five-game . He tallied three goals in that contest, including the second and third in Montreal's six-goal barrage. Later, on March 5, 2022, Perreault played in his 700th NHL game during a 5–2 win against the . However, injuries limited his playing time, as he missed 22 games due to a lower-body issue from December 2021 to February 2022. Over 25 games, Perreault recorded 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points, with a +2 plus-minus rating, while averaging 11:15 of ice time per game. His contributions came amid a difficult season for the Canadiens, who struggled with injuries across the roster and finished 32nd in the NHL standings with a 22–41–11 record. On March 16, 2022, placed Perreault on waivers as part of roster adjustments ahead of returning players from injury; he cleared waivers the following day and was assigned to the of the but did not report. The team did not re-sign him after the season expired, paving the way for his retirement.

Post-playing career

Retirement

Mathieu Perreault announced his retirement from professional hockey on September 8, 2022, at the age of 34, concluding a 13-season NHL that spanned 708 regular-season games across four teams. Following the end of his one-year contract with the after the 2021–22 season, during which injuries limited him to 18 games, Perreault became an unrestricted and was not re-signed by the team. Opting against pursuing further playing opportunities in the minors or overseas, he chose to and focus on transitioning to a new phase of life, including time with his family as the father of three young children. In reflecting on his tenure with the , , , and , Perreault expressed appreciation for the professional growth and experiences afforded by each organization. Over his NHL career, he amassed 143 goals, 209 assists, and a +17 plus-minus rating, establishing himself as a reliable middle-six forward known for his and tenacity.

Broadcasting career

Following his retirement from professional hockey on September 8, 2022, Mathieu Perreault transitioned directly into broadcasting by joining as an analyst and collaborator on the popular French-language hockey show "La Poche Bleue." In this role, Perreault provides expert commentary, in-depth analysis of NHL games and player performances, and insider perspectives drawn from his 13 seasons as a professional player. His contributions focus on engaging Quebec's French-speaking audience, often breaking down strategies, team dynamics, and individual matchups during daily segments like "La Poche Bleue le midi." As of 2025, Perreault remains a regular contributor to , appearing frequently on "La Poche Bleue" to discuss ongoing NHL developments, such as the 2025-26 season outlook and key player milestones. No significant changes to his broadcasting commitments have been reported, allowing him to maintain a steady presence in Canadian hockey media. Perreault's addition brings authentic former-player insights to broadcasts, enhancing coverage alongside other retired NHL veterans and appealing to fans seeking grounded, experiential analysis.

Career statistics and awards

NHL Regular Season

Mathieu Perreault played 708 games in the National Hockey League across four teams from 2009 to 2022, accumulating 143 goals, 209 assists, and 352 points with a plus-minus rating of +17 and 322 penalty minutes.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2009–10WSH2145946
2010–11WSH357714-320
2011–12WSH64161430924
2012–13WSH3961117720
2013–14ANA691825431336
2014–15WPG62182341738
2015–16WPG7193241-1136
2016–17WPG65133245-1130
2017–18WPG70172239438
2018–19WPG82151530-144
2019–20WPG497815-910
2020–21WPG5691019616
2021–22MTL2545924
Career70814320935217322

NHL Playoffs

Perreault appeared in 51 playoff games, recording 5 goals, 11 assists, and 16 points with a plus-minus rating of -4 and 36 penalty minutes.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2011–12WSH4000-10
2012–13WSH713430
2013–14ANA11235-418
2014–15WPG3022-20
2017–18WPG910114
2018–19WPG502218
2019–20WPG4000-32
2020–21WPG811214
Career5151116-436

Junior (QMJHL)

In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2005 to 2008, Perreault totaled 93 goals and 192 assists for 285 points in 194 regular-season games with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan and , with 169 penalty minutes; he added 57 points in 41 playoff games. Key seasons included 2006–07 (119 points in 67 games) and 2007–08 (114 points in 65 games).
SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2005–06Acadie-Bathurst6218345242
2006–07Acadie-Bathurst67417811966
2007–0865348011461
Career19493192285169

AHL

Perreault played 167 regular-season games in the with the from 2008 to 2011, scoring 38 goals and 97 assists for 135 points with 108 penalty minutes; in , he recorded 33 points in 51 games across two Calder Cup-winning runs in 2009 and 2010.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2008–09Hershey7711395036
2009–10Hershey5616345034
2010–11Hershey3411243538
Career1673897135108

AHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2008–09Hershey212688
2009–10Hershey217121918
2010–11Hershey93366
Career5112213332

Awards and honors

During his junior career with the Magog Cantonniers of the Major Midget AAA Hockey League (QMAAA) in 2004–05, Perreault led the league in scoring with 72 points and was named the league's . In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Perreault earned multiple accolades. In 2006–07 with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, he won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player and was selected to the CHL Second All-Star Team. The following season, 2007–08 with the , he captured the Trophy as the QMJHL's top scorer with 114 points and was named to the QMJHL Second All-Star Team as well as the CHL Second All-Star Team. At the professional level, Perreault contributed to the ' championships in 2009 and 2010 as a member of the (AHL) squad. Among his other honors, Perreault became the first player to record four goals in a single game on January 13, 2015, against the , tying the franchise record in an 8–2 victory. In recognition of his hometown contributions, July 7, 2017, was declared "Journée Mathieu Perreault" in Drummondville, Quebec, with proceeds from a charity event at Parc-en-ciel benefiting the Fondation Sainte-Croix/.

References

  1. https://www.nhl.com/player/mathieu-perreault-8473618
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