Nikolas Matinpalo fantasy hockey outlook
Nikolas Matinpalo is a 27-year-old defenseman for the Ottawa Senators, currently on the third defense pair. Weighted over his last three seasons (85 games), he produces 0.11 points and 0.83 shots per game, a 9-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
- Team: Ottawa Senators
- Position: defenseman, #33, shoots right
- Even strength: third defense pair
- Power play: not on a unit
- Injury status: healthy
Nikolas Matinpalo fantasy stats
Per-game rates over the last three seasons (85 games), weighted toward the most recent season.
| Points per game | 0.11 |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 0.01 |
| Assists per game | 0.10 |
| Power play points per game | 0.00 |
| Shots per game | 0.83 |
| Hits per game | 0.77 |
| Blocks per game | 0.84 |
| 82-game points pace at these rates | 9 |
| Ice time per game (last season) | 15:44 |
| Power play time per game (last season) | 0:01 |
Underlying play grades 54 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).
Quick answers
Is Nikolas Matinpalo injured?
No. Nikolas Matinpalo is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
What line is Nikolas Matinpalo on?
Nikolas Matinpalo is on the Ottawa Senators third defense pair (lines updated October 1).
Is Nikolas Matinpalo on the power play?
Not right now. He is not listed on either Ottawa Senators power play unit.
How many points per game does Nikolas Matinpalo average?
Weighted toward his most recent season, Nikolas Matinpalo averages 0.11 points, 0.00 power play points and 0.83 shots per game across 85 games over the last three seasons.