Matinpalo Eyes Rare Ice with Finland at Olympics
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo logs healthy scratches all season but lands a golden chance for real minutes on Team Finland's Olympic roster. Coaches see his steady two-way game as a fit for international play where depth matters in tight tournaments. With Finland always dangerous in the bronze-medal hunt, Matinpalo's breakout could alert NHL scouts to his untapped potential before the trade deadline chaos resumes.
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