MATT NISKANEN
#15 - D
Ht/Wt 6’1’’, 203 lbs
Shoots R
Experience 13 years
Debut Oct 3, 2007
Born Dec 6, 1986 (38 yrs) Virginia, Minnesota
Drafted Drafted by Dallas in 2005 (1/28).
Drafted from Virginia (USHSW)
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2020-10-05 Announced his retirement.
2020-08-22 Missed the last playoff game (suspended by nhl).
2020-08-20 Suspended by the NHL for 1 game.
2020-02-21 Fined $5,000 by the NHL.
2019-12-23 Missed 1 game (illness).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Stanley Cup Stanley Cup 2017-18 (Washington)
NHL Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game 2007-08