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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
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        Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw

        • 6Y
        • Greg Wyshynski
        Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw
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          Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing

          • 6Y
          • Emily Kaplan
          Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing
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            Capitals trade Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas

            • 7Y
            Radko Gudas
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              Penalty video-review debate reignited in playoffs

              • 7Y
              Penalty video-review debate reignited in playoffs
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              Cam York scores in OT as Flyers beat Penguins 1-0 in Game 6, reach Round 2

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              — Cam York flicked a wrist shot from the point, chucked his stick into the stands and chased away years of bad hockey in Philadelphia.
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