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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
                      • Capitals put Niskanen on long-term injury list
                        • 9Y
                        Capitals put Niskanen on long-term injury list
                        • Caps' Niskanen: Pens may retaliate for Crosby
                          • 9Y
                          • Craig Custance
                          Crosby

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                        Wild feeling 'empty' after series-ending collapse in Game 5

                        Wild feeling 'empty' after series-ending collapse in Game 5

                        The Wild's season ended in crushing fashion when they blew a three-goal first-period lead before falling 4-3 in overtime to the Avalanche in Game 5.
                        Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

                        Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

                        Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
                        Kulak's OT goal caps comeback as Avs make Western Conference finals

                        Kulak's OT goal caps comeback as Avs make Western Conference finals

                        Trailing 3-0 midway through the second period, the Avs tied it late in regulation before Brett Kulak capped the rally in overtime to put Colorado in the Western Conference finals with a 4-3 win over the Wild.
                        Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

                        Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

                        From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
                        Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

                        Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

                        — Brett Kulak’s first goal since January will certainly be one to remember — for him, of course, and a building packed with fans who witnessed, in dramatic fashion, the Avalanche end a series at home for the first time in 18 years.
                        Vegas' McNabb gets 1-game suspension for late hit on Poehling

                        Vegas' McNabb gets 1-game suspension for late hit on Poehling

                        Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension in Thursday's Game 6 following an interference infraction that injured Ducks forward Ryan Poehling.
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