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    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
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            • Emily Kaplan
            Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing
            • Key stats for Capitals-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final
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              • Matthew Coller
              Alex Ovechkin against Golden Knights

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