Nikolas Matinpalo

27-Year-Old DefensemanD

Ottawa Senators

2024 Stats

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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

Shoots Right

Height 6'3"

DOB 10/5/1998

Born Espoo, Finland

First point since return

DOttawa Senators

March 20, 2026

Matinpalo logged an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

ANALYSIS
Matinpalo has a career-high five points in 36 outings this season. The defenseman was a regular scratch before the Olympics and was injured while representing Finland at the tournament, but he's taken on a steady role recently since the Senators are down Jake Sanderson (upper body) and Nick Jensen (knee). Matinpalo won't score his way into fantasy relevance, though he's added 31 hits and 38 blocked shots this season to provide a bit of physicality.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
12:37
Average Power Play TOI:
0:00
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:02

Ice Time

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2023–24

7:00

0:02

0:09

2024–25

12:37

0:00

0:02

2025–26

15:38

0:00

1:32

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Ready to rock

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March 9, 2026

Matinpalo (undisclosed) is expected to play against Vancouver on Monday.

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Not playing Saturday

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March 7, 2026

Matinpalo (undisclosed) isn't expected to play against Seattle on Saturday

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Won't play Thursday

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March 5, 2026

Matinpalo (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against Calgary, per the NHL media site.

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Still out Tuesday

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March 3, 2026

Matinpalo (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Oilers.

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Not available Saturday

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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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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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