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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
            • Key stats for Capitals-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final
              • 2Y
              • Matthew Coller
              Alex Ovechkin against Golden Knights

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            Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

            Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

            — Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series.
            Carolina brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia

            Carolina brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia

            Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
            Colorado brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Minnesota

            Colorado brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Minnesota

            Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division)
            Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener

            Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener

            In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.
            Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

            Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

            — A tight game was expected. A game featuring 15 goals between two of the top defensive teams?
            Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

            Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

            Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
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