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On YouTubeOttawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
Expectations for Senators’ Nikolas Matinpalo in 2025-26
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo is coming off a rookie NHL season he couldn’t have possibly foreseen a year ago at this time. Last summer, Matinpalo was a 25-year-old Finnish pro who had just finished up his first year of pro hockey in North America, that time mostly spent with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 25
2025 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Nikolas Matinpalo 
Nikolas Matinpalo's grade is at least partially a product of recency bias. He came into the season on nobody's radar, having played just 4 games (and 28 total minutes) in the NHL the season before.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Senators sign Nikolas Matinpalo to two-year contract
Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced that they have signed Finnish defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year contract extension.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Senators Sign Nikolas Matinpalo to 2-Year Deal
The Ottawa Senators announced that they have signed defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $875,000. Matinpalo joined the Senators in the 2023 offseason on a one-year entry-level contract after playing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) for parts of five seasons.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Senators make notable depth signing
The Senators announced they’ve signed defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year extension worth $1.75MM.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 14
Five takeaways from 4 Nations Face-Off battle between Team USA and Finland
The United States defeated Finland, 6-1, in the teams' opening game of the 4 Nations Face-off, securing a key three points for Team USA in the competition.
NHL News / Flamesnation / February 9
NHL Notebook: Nikolas Matinpalo replaces Rasmus Ristolainen for Team Finland
Team Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off defence core has been decimated over the past few weeks. First, Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen pulled out after requiring knee surgery due to a play in a game against the Vegas Golden Knights in late January.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 9
Senators’ Nikolas Matinpalo replaces Rasmus Ristolainen on Finland’s 4 Nations team
Rasmus Ristolainen will not be able to represent Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next week, as the Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman is out with an injury.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 21
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Nikolas Matinpalo
It’s easy to forget about the contributions of defensive defencemen. Just look at the NHL awards – there are trophies for the highest point-getter, regular
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6
Senators Recall Jan Jeník, Nikolas Matinpalo
The Senators summoned forward Jan Jeník and defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo from AHL Belleville on Monday, per a team announcement. Ottawa only has one open roster spot, so a corresponding move must have been made – likely placing defenseman Travis Hamonic on injured reserve, per PuckPedia.
Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / January 6
Senators Recall Jenik and Matinpalo
This road trip has had both dizzying highs and punishing lows. After reeling off an impressive six game winning streak, the Senators have stumbled recently.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3
Senators Reassign Nikolas Matinpalo
The Senators announced Friday that they’ve reassigned defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to AHL Belleville. With no corresponding transaction, Ottawa’s active roster is now at 22 players.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Ottawa Senators Recall Nikolas Matinpalo, Place Three On IR
The Ottawa Senators announced they’ve recalled depth defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo from their AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. The roster move marks the second time in three weeks that Matinpalo has been recalled to serve as the team’s seventh defenseman.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3
Senators Recall Nikolas Matinpalo
The Senators announced they’ve recalled right-shot defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo from AHL Belleville. He’ll serve as Ottawa’s extra defender for the time being while lefty Donovan Sebrango, whom they summoned last week before scratching him for three straight games, returned to the minors in a corresponding move.
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 20, 2024
Matinpalo signs one-year extension with Senators
The Ottawa Senators have announced that defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo has signed a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the Ottawa Senators. Matinpalo joined the organization last year as an undrafted free agent.
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