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Nikolas Matinpalo: WP Rating 70
Nikolas Matinpalo is rated 70 out of 99, number 178 of 209 NHL defencemen. His best marks are defence (76) and play-driving (75). Updated November 12, 2026.
Rising2026-27 season
Profile
- Position
- Defence
- Age
- 28
- Born
- October 5, 1998
- Hometown
- Espoo, FIN
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 213 lb
- Shoots
- Right
- Cap hit
- $0.88M
- Contract
- Through 2026-27, then an unrestricted free agent
Season by season
| Season | Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 50 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 41 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Every player gets one number out of 99, updated daily from real games. It compares him with others at the same position across six areas, shown as the bars on the card. The current season counts most, steadied by last season so a hot or cold week does not swing it. An average regular sits near 77, and nobody reaches 99. The rating is a public statistic. It is not a prediction and is not a pick.
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