After, the veteran defenseman and the Stanley Cup visited one of his old schools, Kiiminkipuiston koulu, for a special event ...

Rangers’ Niko Mikkola a ‘shutdown defenseman’ with some offense By Mollie Walker Published Feb. 16, 2023 ...

Florida Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen was a difference maker in the 2024-25 post-season, posing a threat offensievly and ...

BUFFALO — Niko Mikkola can feel the playoffs in the air. Maybe that’s why the towering 6-foot-4 defenseman seemed to be skating harder than any other Ranger in the club’s 2-1 loss to the ...

Niko Mikkola has played a crucial role in the Florida Panthers' recent success, putting the league on notice during the playoffs, yet his value to the organization can still be considered underrated.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There was no Sam Reinhart, no Niko Mikkola and no A.J. Greer for the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. There were also no goals. And ...

Niko Mikkola, the 6-foot-4 defenseman, fits exactly what Rangers team president Chris Drury and head coach Gerard Gallant want from the bottom pair.

Niko Mikkola had the first two-goal game of his career, Kevin Stenlund had a three-point effort and the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night ...

Niko Mikkola had the first two-goal game of his career, and Kevin Stenlund had a three-point effort as the Panthers rallied to defeat Edmonton Oilers. Florida has won six consecutive games at home ...

Mikkola, a big, physical, crease-clearing, stay-at-home defenseman, said he tries not to change much about his game just because he’s partnering with Fox, the 2021 Norris Trophy winner.

In November, the Blues put Niko Mikkola on the top defensive pair with Colton Parayko. (Jeff Curry / USA Today) In terms of analytics, Mikkola and Parayko as a top pairing leaves a lot to be desired.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Niko Mikkola had the first two-goal game of his career, Kevin Stenlund had a three-point effort and the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night.