Nikolas Matinpalo

26-Year-Old DefensemanD

Ottawa Senators

2024 Stats

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

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Shoots Right

Height 6'3"

DOB 10/5/1998

Born Espoo, Finland

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Garners rare helper

DOttawa Senators

March 14, 2025

Matinpalo notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.

ANALYSIS
Matinpalo has played in 12 of 14 games since the start of February, but this was his first point of the season. The 26-year-old blueliner is holding down a third-pairing spot while Travis Hamonic (lower body) is out. Matinpalo's spot in the lineup is not secure -- Dennis Gilbert could be put in his place to add a bit more thump in a rivalry game. For the season, Matinpalo has 33 shots on net, 13 hits, 17 blocked shots, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 26 appearances. He offers too little in every area to be a good option for fantasy managers.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
12:18
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0:02

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2025 4 Nations Face-Off Odds and Picks

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Playing time could drop

DOttawa Senators

February 6, 2025

Matinpalo dressed as a seventh defenseman in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning.

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Brought up from AHL

DOttawa Senators

January 6, 2025

Matinpalo was summoned from AHL Belleville on Monday.

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Reassigned to AHL

DOttawa Senators

January 3, 2025

Matinpalo was returned to AHL Belleville on Friday.

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Recalled from AHL

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December 28, 2024

Matinpalo was called up from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

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Sent back down

DOttawa Senators

December 11, 2024

Matinpalo was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

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Set to play for Finland

DOttawa Senators

February 9, 2025

Matinpalo will represent Finland at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

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Matinpalo will replace Rasmus Ristolainen, who is recovering from an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Matinpalo hasn't earned a point in 18 NHL appearances this season while posting 25 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and eight hits.

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