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Matt Kiersted

Minnesota Wild
Position D
Age 28
Height 6'0"
Weight 182LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Elk River, MN, USA
Born Apr 13, 1998

Key Insights

2026-27
He throws himself in front of pucks more than almost anyone

He blocks 6.49 shots an hour of ice time.

19th in the league
The scoreboard moves his team's way when he plays

He is +4 on the season.

113th in the league
He shoots the puck himself, not just when his line has it

He puts 6.49 shots on goal an hour.

202nd in the league
The points are not coming for him this season

Kiersted produces 0.81 points an hour of ice time.

473rd in the league
He plays a heavy game and the other team feels it

He finishes 4.87 checks an hour.

255th in the league
He gives the puck away about as often as most

He gives it away 3.24 times an hour.

372nd fewest giveaways an hour
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Apr 13, 1998
Birth Place Elk River, MN, USA
Height 6'0"
Weight 182 LBS
Shoots/Catches L