We’re proud to announce that defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo has signed a two-year, one-way contract extension with the Ottawa Senators, carrying an average annual value of $875,000 through the 2026-27 NHL season.
Matinpalo, 26, took a major step forward this season, appearing in 40 regular-season games and all six Stanley Cup Playoff games for Ottawa. He recorded 1 goal and 3 assists during the regular season and proved to be a steady, physical presence on the Senators’ blue line down the stretch and into the postseason.
Signed as a European free agent in 2023, the 6’3” right-shot defenceman has now played 45 NHL games and 91 AHL games over two seasons with the organization. He began the 2024-25 campaign with Belleville before earning a full-time role in Ottawa following his recall in December.
Internationally, the Espoo, Finland native represented Team Finland at the 2025 Four Nations Faceoff and has represented Finland at the IIHF World Championships each of the last two seasons.
This new deal reflects Matinpalo’s strong development and growing impact at the NHL level.
