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  • • The Pros and Cons of Signing Dmitry Orlov In Free Agency
    Dmitry Orlov was a stalwart on the left side of the defensive corps in Washington in recent years, especially contributing to the Caps’ shutdown pairing with Matt Niskanen on the 2018 Stanley Cup winning team. After spending ten-and-a-half seasons with … Continue reading →...2023
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  • NHL News: Arizona Coyotes, Matt Niskanen, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rod Gilbert and Henrik Lundqvist
    • NHL News: Arizona Coyotes, Matt Niskanen, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rod Gilbert and Henrik Lundqvist
    Not many temporary options for the Coyotes. Matt Niskanen never filed for retirement. Marc-Andre Fleury is still in form. Rod Gilbert passes....2021
  • NHL News: Arizona Coyotes, Matt Niskanen, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rod Gilbert and Henrik Lundqvist
    • NHL News: Arizona Coyotes, Matt Niskanen, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rod Gilbert and Henrik Lundqvist
    Not many temporary options for the Coyotes. Matt Niskanen never filed for retirement. Marc-Andre Fleury is still in form. Rod Gilbert passes....2021
  • • Cannon Blasts: How Blue Jackets fans and fans across the Metro Division react to the offseason
    Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images That and more of this week’s links This is SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NHL. Each week, SB Nation sends out questions to the most plugged-in Blue Jackets fans, and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts. This week we have results from a recent survey of SB Nation NHL readers, which asked them to grade their respe...2020
  • • Matt Niskanen's retirement will leave Philadelphia Flyers with big hole to fill
    Veteran defenseman Matt Niskanen, who had one year left on his contract, made a difference during his one year with the Philadelphia Flyers.       ...2020
  • • Flyers' Niskanen decides to retire with year left
    With a year remaining on his contract, Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has decided to retire from the NHL at age 33, the team confirmed to ESPN....2020

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Matt Niskanen injury and suspension

  • • Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw
    Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has been suspended for Game 6 after breaking the jaw of Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher....2020
  • • Flyers' Matt Niskanen gets one-game suspension for cross-check that broke jaw of Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher
    Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen will sit out Game 6; Montreal Canadiens says Brendan Gallagher will need surgery for broken jaw.        ...2020
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  • • Stanley Cup Playoffs 2020: Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suffers broken jaw, Flyers' Matt Niskanen suspended
    Gallagher will have to leave the Toronto bubble to undergo surgery...2020
  • • Game #62 Preview: The only place to go is up.
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Can’t get worse than last game, right? (No, that is not a challenge). Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hockey Philadelphia Flyers (33-20-7, 73 points, 3rd Metro, 7th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (30-19-12, 72 points, 4th Metro, 6th East) After Tuesday’s a...2020
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  • • Game #61 Preview: Jackets seek separation in wild card race
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Four points this week could make or break the season Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 7:00 ESTWells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets (30-18-12, 72 points, 4th Metro, 6th East) at Philadelphia Flyers (32-20-7, 71 points, 5th Metro, 7th East) I normally hes...2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Yes, it’s actually a game day!
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Nathan MacKinnon and the boys are back Finally. It’s been 11 long days since we last saw the Colorado Avalanche on the ice. After the All star break and a bye week, the Avs will be back in game action tonight as the travel to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers. Despite these two teams being separated by only one point, they come into this game in very different posi...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Looking to get back on the winning track
    Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche look to bounce back at home against the Philadelphia Flyers Who: Philadelphia Flyers (17-8-5)Where: Pepsi Center - Denver, ColoradoPuck drop: 7:30 pm MTWatch: NBCSN The Colorado Avalanche will have the attention of the hockey world as this is the featured game on tonight’s national NHL on NBC Broadcast. The Avs will look to bounce back from a disappo...2019
  • • Capitals put top D-man Niskanen on long-term injury list
    PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Washington Capitals put No. 1 defenseman Matt Niskanen on long-term injured reserve with an upper-body injury....2017
  • • Capitals put top D-man Niskanen on long-term injury list
    The Washington Capitals put No. 1 defenseman Matt Niskanen on long-term injured reserve with an upper-body injury         ...2017
  • • Marc-Andre Fleury throws shade at Matt Niskanen with equipment tweak following Crosby injury
    Fleury clearly isn't thrilled with his former teammate injuring Sidney Crosby....2017

Matt Niskanen lifestyle

  • • Avalanche fade fast in third vs. Flyers for 6-3 loss
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Well that was disappointing. The Colorado Avalanche came into their first game after the All Star Break fresh from a bye week and riding a three-game win streak from prior to their playing hiatus. The Philadelphia Flyers, in comparison, played and lost against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night before facing the Avalanche at the tail end of a bac...2020
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "Dmitry Orlov was a stalwart on the left side of the defensive corps in Washington in recent years, especially contributing to the Caps’ shutdown pairing with Matt Niskanen on the 2018 Stanley Cup winning team."

  • 2021
    "Matt Niskanen never filed for retirement."

  • 2020
    "Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has been suspended for Game 6 after breaking the jaw of Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher."

  • 2019
    "Forwards Claude Giroux — Morgan Frost — Tyler Pitlick David Kase — Sean Couturier — Jakub Voracek Scott Laughton — Kevin Hayes — Joel Farabee James Van Riemsdyk — Mikhail Vorobyev — Chris Stewart Defense Ivan Provorov — Matt Niskanen Travis Sanheim —Justin Braun Shayne Gostisbehere — Philippe Myers Goalies Philipp Grubauer was a full participant in the game day skate this morning, but the team has called Adam Werner back up (after sending him back to the Eagles yesterday) so we’re going to get Pavel Francouz between the pipes again tonight."

  • 2018
    "Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, Matt Niskanen had the winner and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime."

  • 2017
    "Capitals' Matt Niskanen won't face hearing for hit on Sidney Crosby"

  • 2016
    "WASHINGTON - Matt Niskanen and the NHL's top power play unit cashed in as the Washington Capitals outlasted the youthful and overmatched Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night."

  • 2015
    "“Only players realize how hard it is, how many things have to go right,” said Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen."

  • 2014
    "Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal, Matt Niskanen had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the streaking New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night."

Matt Niskanen trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Cannon Blasts: How Blue Jackets fans and fans across the Metro Division react to the offseason
    2020
  • • Matt Niskanen's retirement will leave Philadelphia Flyers with big hole to fill
    2020
  • • Flyers' Niskanen decides to retire with year left
    2020
  • • Game #62 Preview: The only place to go is up.
    2020
  • • Capitals vs. Penguins: The Biggest Takeaways from Pittsburgh's Series Win
    2016
  • • Capitals vs. Penguins: The Biggest Takeaways from Pittsburgh's Series Win
    2016
  • • Better Supporting Cast Lets Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Face Playoff Demons Head on
    2016
  • • John Carlson Injury: Updates on Capitals Defenseman's Status and Return
    2016
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  • • Despite Struggles, Any Sidney Crosby Trade Talk Is Still Just Fiction…for Now
    2015
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  • • Buy or Sell: What the Washington Capitals Should Do with Pending Free Agents
    2015
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Matt Niskanen stats and results

  • • Cannon Blasts: How Blue Jackets fans and fans across the Metro Division react to the offseason
    2020
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  • • Game #62 Preview: The only place to go is up.
    2020
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  • • Game #61 Preview: Jackets seek separation in wild card race
    2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Yes, it’s actually a game day!
    2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Looking to get back on the winning track
    2019
  • • Game #24 Preview: Stinger vs Gritty? Crud
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Joonas Korpisalo looks to tighten his grip on the #1 spot Friday, November 27, 2019 - 7:00 EST Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio TV: NBCS; Radio: 97.1 FM Opponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hockey Philadelphia Flyers (12-7-5, 29 pts, 5th Metro, 6th East) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-4, 24 pts, 7th Metro, 13th East) Philadelphia has been walking the t...2019
  • Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT
    • Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT
    Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, Matt Niskanen had the winner and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime.         ...2018
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  • Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT
    • Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT
    2018
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  • Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 for 4th consecutive win
    • Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 for 4th consecutive win
    Matt Niskanen scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 3:22 remaining and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-2 to continue their climb up the Metropolitan Division standings         ...2017
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  • Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 for 4th consecutive win (Dec 08, 2017)
    • Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 for 4th consecutive win (Dec 08, 2017)
    WASHINGTON (AP) After believing in the Washington Capitals' potential during a slow start, Matt Niskanen did his part to push them further up the standings....2017

Matt Niskanen parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Game #62 Preview: The only place to go is up.
    2020
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  • • Capitals vs. Penguins: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NHL Playoffs
    2016
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  • • Better Supporting Cast Lets Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Face Playoff Demons Head on
    2016
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  • • Despite Struggles, Any Sidney Crosby Trade Talk Is Still Just Fiction…for Now
    2015
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  • • Washington Capitals Shouldn't Lump Game 7 Loss in with Previous Playoff Failures
    2015
  • • Despite Loss, Capitals Dominating Play Could Give Rangers Problems in Game 7
    2015
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  • • As Braden Holtby Gets Healthy, so Do Washington Capitals' Chances to Win Series
    2015
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  • • Washington Capitals' Resiliency Toughest Opponent Islanders Will Face in Series
    2015
  • • Winter Classic 2015: Score and Twitter Reaction from Blackhawks vs. Capitals
    2015
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  • • Complete Preview for the Washington Capitals' 2014-15 Season
    2014
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Top Matt Niskanen news

  • • NHL Capsules
    WASHINGTON - Matt Niskanen and the NHL's top power play unit cashed in as the Washington Capitals outlasted the youthful and overmatched Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Capitals reached 98 points for the season and matched the......2016
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  • • Capitals' Matt Niskanen won't face hearing for hit on Sidney Crosby
    Crosby was injured and left Game 3 after being struck in the face by Niskanen’s stick.         ...2017
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  • • Matt Niskanen ejected for crosscheck to head of Sidney Crosby
    Crosby exited the first period of the Penguins' game against the Capitals with an apparent injury.         ...2017
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  • • WATCH: Capitals' cross-check forces Sidney Crosby to leave Game 3 with head injury
    Crosby was double-teamed and sent to the ice on a shove from Matt Niskanen...2017
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  • • No disciplinary hearing for Capitals defenceman after Sidney Crosby hit
    Washington defenceman Matt Niskanen was given a game misconduct for his cross-check that injured Sidney Crosby on Monday night....2017
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  • • Matt Niskanen Cross Checks Sidney Crosby In Face, Ejected From Penguins-Capitals Game 3
    The Washington Capitals have upped the intensity in Game 3 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Pittsburgh... »...2017
  • • Niskanen suspended for breaking Gallagher's jaw
    2020
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  • • The Pros and Cons of Signing Dmitry Orlov In Free Agency
    2023
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  • • Stanley Cup Playoffs 2020: Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suffers broken jaw, Flyers' Matt Niskanen suspended
    2020
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  • • Washington Capitals Shouldn't Lump Game 7 Loss in with Previous Playoff Failures
    2015
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  • • Flyers' Vigneault backs Niskanen before hearing
    Matt Niskanen will have a hearing with the NHL's department of player safety over his cross-check on Montreal's Brendan Gallagher in Game 5....2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Yes, it’s actually a game day!
    2020
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  • • Analyzing the Key Ingredients to the Washington Capitals' Success in 2015-16
    2016
  • • Washington Capitals' Resiliency Toughest Opponent Islanders Will Face in Series
    2015

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Matt Niskanen schedule, game

  • • Cannon Blasts: How Blue Jackets fans and fans across the Metro Division react to the offseason
    2020
    Visit the page Blue Jackets
  • • Game #62 Preview: The only place to go is up.
    2020
    Read about Bruce Bennett
  • • Game #61 Preview: Jackets seek separation in wild card race
    2020
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  • • Avalanche fade fast in third vs. Flyers for 6-3 loss
    2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Yes, it’s actually a game day!
    2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Looking to get back on the winning track
    2019
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  • • Game #24 Preview: Stinger vs Gritty? Crud
    2019
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  • • Penguins star Crosby leaves game following hit to head
    Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Game 3 of his team's playoff game against Washington after taking a hit to the head from Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen         ...2017
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  • • Matt Niskanen Cross Checks Sidney Crosby In Face, Ejected From Penguins-Capitals Game 3
    2017
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  • • Penguins star Crosby leaves following hit to head
    PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Game 3 of his team's playoff series against Washington after taking a hit to the head from Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen....2017
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