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    Matt Niskanen

    MattNiskanen

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      6/12/1986
    • Birthplace
      Virginia, MN
    • Draft Info
      2005: Rd 1, Pk 28 (DAL)

    Stats

    • G
      72
    • A
      284
    • PTS
      356
    • +/-
      112
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      • Flyers' Niskanen decides to retire with year left
        • 6Y
        • Greg Wyshynski
        Flyers' Niskanen decides to retire with year left
        • Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw
          • 6Y
          • Greg Wyshynski
          Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw
          • Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing
            • 6Y
            • Emily Kaplan
            Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing
            • Capitals trade Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas
              • 7Y
              Radko Gudas
              • Penalty video-review debate reignited in playoffs
                • 7Y
                Penalty video-review debate reignited in playoffs
                • DC Metro offers special Oshie card if Caps win
                  • 8Y
                  • Greg Wyshynski
                  T.J. Oshie
                  • Glory train: Oshie, Niskanen ride Metro to Game 3
                    • 8Y
                    Glory train: Oshie, Niskanen ride Metro to Game 3
                    • Key stats for Capitals-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final
                      • 2Y
                      • Matthew Coller
                      Alex Ovechkin against Golden Knights

                    NHL News

                    Maple Leafs acquire Lightning's Raddysh in sign-and-trade

                    Maple Leafs acquire Lightning's Raddysh in sign-and-trade

                    The Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lightning, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
                    Trades we'd like to see during the 2026 NHL offseason

                    Trades we'd like to see during the 2026 NHL offseason

                    The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
                    Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41

                    Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41

                    Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.
                    Bruins to retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season

                    Bruins to retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season

                    The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.
                    Ducks' Troy Terry out 5-6 months, will miss start of 2026-27

                    Ducks' Troy Terry out 5-6 months, will miss start of 2026-27

                    Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and labral tear.
                    NHL clears Mike Babcock for return to coaching

                    NHL clears Mike Babcock for return to coaching

                    Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.
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