Nikolas Matinpalo was named to Finland’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday.
The Ottawa Senators defenseman replaces Rasmus Ristolainen, who has missed the past three games for the Philadelphia Flyers because of an upper-body injury.
Matinpalo, 26, has played 18 NHL games this season while averaging 12:00 of ice time, including 9:49 in a 5-1 loss at the Florida Panthers on Saturday. He has eight points (two goals, six assists) in 24 games for Belleville of the American Hockey League.
