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Nikolas Matinpalo

Defenseman · Ottawa Senators

Next Game

Wed, Mar 18 · 7:30 PM ET @ Capitals

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Age 276'3"213 lbsShoots RightEspoo, FIN

Current Season

GP

34

Goals

0

Assists

4

Points

4

+/-

0

S%

0.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 15vs SJS000-1115:47
Mar 14vs ANA000+1112:20
Mar 11vs MTL0000011:51
Mar 9@ VAN0000113:52
Jan 24vs CAR0000015:26

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$875K

Total Value

$1.75M

Expires

2 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Matinpalo Sidelined by Mystery Injury

Nikolas Matinpalo sits out Thursday's clash with the Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury that forced him from his last game early. The Senators blueliner has scraped together just four assists in 30 games this season, and his sporadic ice time means Ottawa feels this pinch less than most. With Finland's Olympic roster still fresh in mind, GMs watch if this keeps 'Manti' buried or sparks a recall push before the deadline hits.

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Olympics
Matinpalo Eyes Rare Ice with Finland at Olympics

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo logs healthy scratches all season but lands a golden chance for real minutes on Team Finland's Olympic roster. Coaches see his steady two-way game as a fit for international play where depth matters in tight tournaments. With Finland always dangerous in the bronze-medal hunt, Matinpalo's breakout could alert NHL scouts to his untapped potential before the trade deadline chaos resumes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikolas Matinpalo's stats this season?
Nikolas Matinpalo has 0 goals and 4 assists for 4 points in 34 games this season.
What team does Nikolas Matinpalo play for?
Nikolas Matinpalo is a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators.
What is Nikolas Matinpalo's contract?
Nikolas Matinpalo has a cap hit of $0.88M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
Where is Nikolas Matinpalo from?
Nikolas Matinpalo is 27 years old and was born in Espoo, FIN.