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Senators re-sign Matinpalo to two-year, $1.75M extension

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The Ottawa Senators announced the signing of Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year extension on Monday.

The deal will pay the 26-year-old defenceman $875,000 per season.

“Nik took a significant step this season and proved he could be a valuable contributor at the NHL level,” general manager Steve Staios said in a statement. “We look forward to his continued growth.”

A native of Espoo, Finland, Matinpalo appeared in 41 games for the team this season, recording a goal and three assists.

He was originally signed as a free agent in 2023 out of the Finnish league's Assat Port.

He's appeared in 45 NHL games over two seasons.

Internationally, Matinpalo suited up for Finland at February's 4 Nations Face-Off.