Matt Niskanen News
Defense
Pittsburgh Penguins
Niskanen practiced this morning and will be a game-time decision tonight.
Like Letang, Niskanen will also be a game-time decision tonight. It is more likely that Letang plays than Niskanen but it is believed that both should be back tonight. Monitor his status before puck-drop.
Feb. 13, 2013, 11:45 a.m.
Matt Niskanen (ankle) on ice for #Penguins practice.
Niskanen's (ankle) original timetable for a return was 2-6 weeks and it has only been 2 weeks and he is already back on the ice. There has been no word on when he will return to the lineup but this is good news for the Penguins as it appears he will be back at the front-end of that timetable.
Feb. 12, 2013, 12:33 p.m.
Niskanen won't be playing tonight. Getting closer though. #Penguins
Niskanen hasn't played since January 27th and after today's game he will have missed the Penguins last 8 games. He had 1 G and 2 A in the first 5 games this season. He should be close to a return.
Feb. 10, 2013, 12:58 p.m.
The Penguins will be without defenseman Matt Niskanen on Tuesday when they play the New York Islanders at Consol Energy Center.
Niskanen likely isn't playing a vital role on your fantasy squad but for those in deeper leagues, Niskanen will be listed as day to day and is not expected to be out an extended period of time.
Jan. 29, 2013, 9:03 a.m.
The Penguins do not plan to update the status of injured D Matt Niskanen until Tuesday.
Niskanen left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Monitor his status on Tuesday to see if he'll be ready to return to action.
Jan. 28, 2013, 12:27 p.m.
As expected, Matt Niskanen is not on the ice for the Penguins morning skate. Looks like everyone else is accounted for.
Niskanen is not expected to play tonight.
April 11, 2012, 10:35 a.m.
Bylsma says Niskanen is skating on his own.
Niskanen remains questionable to play in Game 1. If he can't go, look for Brian Streit to stay in the lineup.
April 9, 2012, 12:46 p.m.
Neal, Niskanen, Sullivan not participating in Penguins' warmups.
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
April 7, 2012, 3:39 p.m.
Per #Pens Coach Dan Bylsma: Niskanen upper-body
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
April 5, 2012, 11:46 a.m.
Niskanen won't be able to play tomorrow
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
April 4, 2012, 1 p.m.
Bylsma says niskanen will play tonight.
Look for Niskanen to draw in on the third pairing. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 30, 2012, 5:35 p.m.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Niskanen and Vitale won't play on the trip but will skate with contact -SK
Niskanen skating this morning is a good sign for injured d-man. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 29, 2012, 12:32 p.m.
Niskanen takes the ice for the #Pens -SK
Niskanen skating this morning is a good sign for injured d-man. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 29, 2012, 11:59 a.m.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Niskanen will continue to skate on his own.
Sounds like Niskanen will miss a few more games. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 28, 2012, 12:27 p.m.
Vitale, Niskanen making progress.
Neither player will dress tonight. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 25, 2012, 6:04 p.m.
