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Top Nikolas Matinpalo News
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Set to return Monday
Matinpalo (undisclosed) is projected to return to the lineup against the Kings on Monday.
Matinpalo missed Saturday's 3-2 win over San Jose after getting hurt in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Anaheim. He has chipped in two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 12 hits in 12 appearances this season. Matinpalo will replace Thomas Chabot (upper body) in Monday's lineup versus the Kings.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Won't play against San Jose
Matinpalo (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Saturday's road contest versus the Sharks.
Matinpalo was hurt during Thursday's game in Anaheim. While he won't be an option for Saturday's game, Ottawa will get Thomas Chabot, who missed the last three games as a result of an upper-body injury, back in the lineup. The Sens' next game is Monday in Los Angeles.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Unable to return
Matinpalo suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period Thursday and was unable to return, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Matinpalo was hit hard into the boards by the Ducks' Radko Gudas. There was no update after the game from head coach Travis Green. If Matinpalo is unable to play Saturday in San Jose, look for Lassi Thomson to enter the lineup.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Secures first assist of 2025-26
Matinpalo notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Blackhawks.
Matinpalo has played in five straight games after spending four contests from Oct 13-18 in the press box. For now, it looks like he has the advantage over Jordan Spence for the last spot on the blue line. Matinpalo has one assist, five shots on net, 10 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over seven appearances. Spence offers more scoring upside and will likely draw in once head coach Travis Green wants to get more offense from the blue line. Still, Matinpalo seems likely to get his fair share of games.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Inks two-year extension
Matinpalo signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Senators on Monday.
After appearing in just four games with Ottawa during the 2023-24 campaign, Matinpalo made 41 appearances for the Senators this year, logging a goal, three assists, 29 blocked shots, 25 hits and 20 PIM while averaging 12:37 of ice time. He'll be under contract with the team for two more years and should have an opportunity to continue his development during that time.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Nets first career goal
Matinpalo scored a goal, tallied three shots on net and dished out three hits in Sunday's 4-0 win over Columbus.
Matinpalo tallied his first career goal to give the Senators an early 2-0 lead. Sunday's tally was Matinpalo's second career point in 41 career games at the NHL level. He has recently held down a third-pairing role on Ottawa's blue line. His value in fantasy is limited, however, as he's averaging just 12:26 of ice time per game this season. It is best to look elsewhere for defensive options for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Garners rare helper
Matinpalo notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
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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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Playing time could drop
Matinpalo dressed as a seventh defenseman in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning.
Cap space is tight for the Senators as they deal with a rash of injuries to forwards. Matinpalo was available to play as a seventh defenseman, logging just 5:35 of ice time in Thursday's contest. The 26-year-old has yet to record a point in his NHL career, including coming up empty over 17 games this season. He's added 25 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-1 rating. Matinpalo's role could be reduced further once the Senators get an injured forward back or when Jacob Bernard-Docker (ankle) is cleared to return on defense.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Brought up from AHL
Matinpalo was summoned from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Matinpalo logged 10:24 of ice time in a 3-1 win over Minnesota on Dec. 29 but could be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Detroit if Nick Jensen (illness) is available to play. Ottawa needed an extra blueliner on the roster due to the absence of Travis Hamonic (lower body).
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Reassigned to AHL
Matinpalo was returned to AHL Belleville on Friday.
Matinpalo played one game during his recent callup, picking up a minor in 10:24 of action. Matinpalo had two goals and five assists in 23 AHL games before his recall.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Recalled from AHL
Matinpalo was called up from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
The Senators continue a nine-game road trip with a matchup against Winnipeg on Saturday, and Matinpalo will likely be the seventh defenseman, barring any injuries. Matinpalo played in four games with Ottawa last season but didn't earn a point. He has been a healthy scratch in two contests at the NHL level this campaign.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Sent back down
Matinpalo was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Matinpalo's demotion ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Anaheim is a bit surprising, as it leaves the Senators without any extra defensive depth. The 26-year-old Finn has yet to get into an NHL game this season but has chipped in six points over 17 minor-league contests for Belleville.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Elevated from minors
Matinpalo was promoted from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Matinpalo's last stint in the NHL was hampered by an illness that led to him missing out on his two opportunities to make his 2024-25 season debut. Even with this latest call-up, the blueliner is far from a lock to play in Wednesday's clash with the Ducks as he'll need to edge out Jacob Bernard-Docker for a spot in the lineup.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Dropped to minors
Matinpalo was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Matinpalo was scratched for two straight games during his recent call-up, though he missed Thursday's 2-1 win over Detroit because of the flu. The 26-year-old defender has two goals and six points in 17 AHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Set to be scratched
Matinpalo (illness) participated in the morning skate, but he will likely be a healthy scratch against Nashville on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Matinpalo was not an option for Thursday's 2-1 win over Detroit because of the flu. He has two goals and six points in 17 AHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Out Thursday
Matinpalo isn't expected to play Thursday versus Detroit because of an illness.
Matinpalo, who was called up from AHL Belleville on Tuesday, hasn't made his NHL season debut. He has two goals and six points in 17 appearances with Belleville in 2024-25. If he's healthy in time for Saturday's tilt against Nashville, then he might get a shot on the third pairing.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Dealing with illness
Matinpalo is battling an illness Wednesday, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.
The timing is particularly unfortunate for Matinpalo, who was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday. Matinpalo wasn't guaranteed to draw into the lineup Thursday versus Detroit to begin with, but now it's possible that he'll end up not even being an option. He has two goals and six points in 17 outings with Belleville in 2024-25. The 26-year-old hasn't played in the NHL this campaign.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Promoted from minors
Matinpalo was elevated from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Matinpalo has been putting up decent numbers in the minors this season, registering two goals and four assists in 17 games for Belleville. The 26-year-old Finn will trade places with Donovan Sebrango, who was reassigned to the minors in a corresponding move. Even with his promotion, Matinpalo is far from a lock to suit up versus Detroit on Thursday.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Going through waivers
Matinpalo was placed on waivers Friday, PuckPedia reports.
Matinpalo had four goals and 14 points in 67 regular-season contests with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. He also appeared in four games with Ottawa, recording no points, four hits and two blocks. Although Matinpalo is set to open the campaign in the minors, he might get another chance to play on the big squad later in the season.
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Senators' Nikolas Matinpalo: Inks two-way contract
Matinpalo signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Thursday.
Matinpalo was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing his previous one-year, two-way deal for the 2023-24 campaign. He had four goals and 14 points in 67 regular-season outings with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. Matinpalo also appeared in four contests with Ottawa, recording no points, two shots, four hits and two blocks in that span.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: Espoo |
| Age: 27 |
| Experience: 1 |
| Shoots: Right |