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Niko Mikkola

Florida Panthers
Position D
Age 30
Height 6'6"
Weight 204LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Kiiminki, FIN
Born Apr 26, 1996

Key Insights

2026-27
He barely shoots the puck across a whole season

Mikkola has taken 40 shot attempts this season.

16 on goal, 11 missed, 12 blocked, 58th of 59 defencemen
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

25.0% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

10 long-range attempts, 4th of 59 defencemen
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

22.5% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

9 attempts from inside the home plate, 51st of 59 defencemen
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

35.0% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

14 attempts, 0 goals
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

25.0% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

10 of 40 attempts, 44th of 59 defencemen
Defenders get in front of a huge share of his shots

30.0% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

12 of 40 attempts, 16th of 59 defencemen
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 26, 1996
Birth Place Kiiminki, FIN
Height 6'6"
Weight 204 LBS
Shoots/Catches L