Matt Niskanen
Retired 🏆 1× Stanley Cup Champion
(2017)
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6-1 ⚖ 203 lbs 🗓 1986-12-06 📍 Virginia, USA
Retired. No. Matt Niskanen is retired from the NHL — his last NHL season was 2019-2020.
01 / SEASON STATS
2019-2020 Final Season
Career: 949 GP 72 G 284 A 356 PTS
68 GP
8 Goals
25 Assists
33 Points
+15 +/-
29 PIM
4 PPG
13 PPP
126 SOG
6.3 S%
— Hits
21:54 TOI/GP
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | HIT | TOI/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 68 | 8 | 25 | 33 | +15 | 29 | 4 | 126 | 0 | 21:54 | |
| 2018-2019 | 80 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -3 | 41 | 1 | 143 | 0 | 21:56 | |
| 🏆2017-2018 | 68 | 7 | 22 | 29 | +24 | 36 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 22:36 | |
| 2016-2017 | 78 | 5 | 34 | 39 | +20 | 32 | 1 | 154 | 0 | 22:11 | |
| 2015-2016 | 82 | 5 | 27 | 32 | +10 | 38 | 2 | 150 | 0 | 24:40 | |
| 2014-2015 | 82 | 4 | 27 | 31 | +7 | 47 | 2 | 117 | 0 | 22:21 | |
| 2013-2014 | 81 | 10 | 36 | 46 | +33 | 51 | 3 | 162 | 0 | 21:18 | |
| 2012-2013 | 40 | 4 | 10 | 14 | +4 | 12 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 20:21 | |
| 2011-2012 | 75 | 4 | 17 | 21 | +9 | 47 | 3 | 118 | 0 | 17:56 | |
| 2010-2011 | 63 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -3 | 50 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 16:32 | |
| 2009-2010 | 74 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -15 | 18 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 18:16 | |
| 2008-2009 | 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | -11 | 52 | 2 | 111 | 0 | 19:58 | |
| 2007-2008 | 78 | 7 | 19 | 26 | +22 | 36 | 2 | 99 | 0 | 20:30 |
03 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
140 GP 6 G 36 A 42 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 |  PHI | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 |  WSH | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | WSH | 24 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +6 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | WSH | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015-2016 | WSH | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014-2015 | WSH | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013-2014 |  PIT | 13 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012-2013 | PIT | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011-2012 | PIT | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010-2011 | PIT | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007-2008 |  DAL | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
04 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2019-2020 regular season (final NHL season). Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
1.3 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
— CF/60 Shot attempts/60
— SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
— TK/GV Not tracked
— BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
05 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
— 1° Pts % Not tracked
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
— Shift Avg Not tracked
— SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
— PEN/60 Not tracked
Matt Niskanen — frequently asked
- Is Matt Niskanen still in the NHL?
- No. Matt Niskanen is retired from the NHL — his last NHL season was 2019-2020.
- Is Matt Niskanen having a good season?
- Matt Niskanen has 8G-25A-33P in 68 games (2019-2020), an 40-point pace over 82. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. That ranks 32nd in points among 182 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2019-2020.
- How many goals does Matt Niskanen have in 2019-2020?
- Matt Niskanen has 8 goals in 68 games during the 2019-2020 NHL season.
- How many points does Matt Niskanen have this season?
- Matt Niskanen has 33 points (8 goals, 25 assists) in 68 games in the 2019-2020 season.
- What is Matt Niskanen's career high in points?
- Matt Niskanen's career high is 46 points — 10G and 36A in 81 games in 2013-2014.
- How old is Matt Niskanen?
- Matt Niskanen is 39 years old. He was born on December 6, 1986.
- Where is Matt Niskanen from?
- Matt Niskanen is from Virginia, USA.
- How tall is Matt Niskanen?
- Matt Niskanen stands 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
- What position does Matt Niskanen play?
- Matt Niskanen played defenseman.
- Does Matt Niskanen shoot left or right?
- Matt Niskanen shoots right-handed.
- Has Matt Niskanen won a Stanley Cup?
- Yes. Matt Niskanen has won the Stanley Cup once.
- How many career points does Matt Niskanen have?
- Matt Niskanen has 356 career NHL points in 949 regular-season games.