Nikolas Matinpalo

Nikolas Matinpalo

27-Year-Old DefensemanD
Ottawa Senators
Day-To-Day
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 3/5/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Matinpalo earned himself a two-year extension after appearing in 41 regular-season games and all six Senators playoff games last campaign. The 26-year-old (27 on Oct. 5) had only four points, 25 hits and 29 blocked shots in those regular-season outings while logging 12:37 of ice time per game. Combine his lack of counting stats with the fact that he might not be part of the Opening Night lineup, and he lacks much meaningful fantasy value in any context. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Senators in May of 2025.
Still out Tuesday
DOttawa Senators
Undisclosed
March 3, 2026
Matinpalo (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Oilers.
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Matinpalo's status hasn't been updated since the injury was announced coming out of the Olympics, where he represented Finland. Considering he was in a part-time role prior to the tournament, it's possible he won't immediately get back into the lineup once healthy. Matinpalo's next chance to play is Thursday in Calgary.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:13
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:00
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:19
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
7:00
0:02
0:09
2024–25
12:37
0:00
0:02
2025–26
15:13
0:00
1:19
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Not available Saturday
DOttawa Senators
Undisclosed
February 28, 2026
Matinpalo (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Toronto, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with injury
DOttawa Senators
Undisclosed
February 25, 2026
Matinpalo will not be available against the Red Wings on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
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Seeing little playing time
DOttawa Senators
February 4, 2026
Matinpalo was scratched for the 16th time in 18 games in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
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Blocks three shots Thursday
DOttawa Senators
December 19, 2025
Matinpalo logged three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.
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Nabs assist in return
DOttawa Senators
November 25, 2025
Matinpalo posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
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Set to play at Worlds
DOttawa Senators
May 5, 2025
Matinpalo will play for Team Finland at the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
ANALYSIS
Matinpalo made a career-high 41 NHL appearances for the Senators during the regular season in the 2024-25 campaign. He recorded a goal, three assists, 29 blocked shots, 25 hits and 20 PIM while averaging 12:37 of ice time. He also competed for Finland at Worlds in 2023.
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