Most Recent Matt Niskanen News
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.
Niskanen,. Vitale won't travel with #Penguins to Ottawa and probably won't play Sun vs. NJ, Bylsma said.
Niskanen will at least miss a game. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
March 23, 2012, 1:07 p.m.
Bylsma says Niskanen is day to day. Didn't specify injury.
Niskanen is currently playing a bottom pairing role, which can be accounted for. Keep an eye out for who takes his place on PP2 should the offensive defender miss some playing time.
March 22, 2012, 9:53 p.m.
Orpik and Niskanen might both play.
Sounds like Niskanen is OK. Through 59 games, he scored three goals and 17 points.
Feb. 25, 2012, 11:32 a.m.
#Pens' Niskanen is back for practice after missing yesterday with an illness.
Sounds like Niskanen is OK. Through 59 games, he scored three goals and 17 points.
Feb. 24, 2012, 11:28 a.m.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Niskanen is sick.
Sounds like Niskanen is questionable for the next Pens game. Through 59 games, he scored three goals and 17 points. If he can't play, look for either a roster move or for Brooks Orpik to draw in.
Feb. 23, 2012, 12:51 p.m.
