Philadelphia FlyersBorn in United StatesDefenseman
Retired2007–08 to 2019–20
Matt Niskanen
- 13
- Seasons
- 949
- Games
- 356
- Points
- 72
- Goals
- 284
- Assists
- 0.38
- P/GP
Matt Niskanen played in the NHL 2007–08 to 2019–20, for Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. Niskanen put up 356 points in 949 games, 72 goals and 284 assists, an average of 0.38 points per game. The best season was 2013–14 with 46 points in 81 games.
BirthplaceVirginia
Born1986 (39 years)Height185 cmWeight92 kgShootsR
Born1986 (39 years)Height185 cmWeight92 kgShootsRDRAFT 2005: selected No. 28 in round 1 · Dallas StarsDEBUT October 4, 2007(19y ago)@Colorado Avalanche
Matt Niskanen's whole career
Stats
Games played
949
Points
356
Points per game
0.38
Goals
72
Assists
284
+/-
+112
Season by season
NHL teams
PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
2019–201 season
PTS
33
G
8
A
25
GP
68
WSHWashington Capitals
2014–15 to 2018–195 seasons
PTS
156
G
29
A
127
GP
390
PITPittsburgh Penguins
2010–11 to 2013–144 seasons
PTS
85
G
19
A
66
GP
214
DALDallas Stars
2007–08 to 2010–114 seasons
PTS
82
G
16
A
66
GP
277
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