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Defenseman•#33Nikolas Matinpalo is a 27-year-old defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. Born in Espoo, FIN.
On the blue line this season, Nikolas has recorded 0 goals and 5 assists for 5 points across 54 games. He averages 0.09 points per game on 16:01 of ice time.
0
Goals
5
Assists
5
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
54
GP
0
G
5
A
5
P
0
+/-
38
S
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S%
0
PPP
0.09
P/GP
0.7
S/GP
16:01
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | vs CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 |
| Apr 23 | vs CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 19:21 |
| Apr 20 | @ CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 31:03 |
| Apr 18 |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
9
Offense
47
Defense
28
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
38-pt spreadThe 38-point spread between offensive (9th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
38-pt spreadThe 38-point spread between offensive (9th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Nikolas Matinpalo's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | OTT | 50 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 37 | --- |
| 24-252024-25 | OTT | 41 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 43 | 2.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Ottawa Senators this season.
| @ CAR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 0 |
| 17:08 |
| Apr 15 | vs TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 18:39 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
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games remaining
Goals
0
Current: 0
Assists
5
Current: 5
Points
5
Current: 5
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 5-6 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | OTT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | --- |
| Career | --- | 95 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 82 | 1.2% |
Shane Pinto
C · 46 pts
