Matthew Kessel

Hockey

Defense

About

Matthew Kessel is a hockey defenseman for the New York Islanders in the NHL. Matthew Kessel wears #51, stands 6' 2" and weighs 205 lbs, is 26 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent New York Islanders videos and podcast mentions tied to Matthew Kessel. Spot Sports connects Matthew Kessel's structured profile facts with New York Islanders team context, NHL schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record.

Career Journey

2026-27

New York Islanders

NHL

Current

Defense • active

2026

St. Louis Blues

NHL

Defense • #51

Current Season

PTS

+/-

PIM

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	A	PTS	+/-	GP	PIM	SOG
2025-26	STL	2	1	3	1	29	10	20
2024-25	STL	0	3	3	-3	29	10	17
2023-24	STL	1	6	7	0	39	12	28
2022-23	STL	0	0	0	-1	2	0	3

Latest Videos

Asking if our players say thank you to the penalty box attendant 😂

St. Louis Blues

Game Highlights: Blues 4, Senators 3

St. Louis Blues

Latest Podcast Episodes

DIRECTION: Islanders ANNOUNCE Depth Moves—Matias Maccelli, Vitek Vanecek, Matt Kessel Signed

Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

Se14, Ep37: St. Louis Blues Prospects Talk with Bluenote Prospects Writer Vanessa Graf

Lets Go Blues Radio

Frequently asked

What team does Matthew Kessel play for?

Matthew Kessel currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL as a defenseman, wearing jersey number 51.

Where can I watch Matthew Kessel play?

Matthew Kessel's live games follow the New York Islanders schedule. Open the New York Islanders watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the NHL schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.

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What is the latest Matthew Kessel video or podcast?

Latest video: "Asking if our players say thank you to the penalty box attendant 😂" from St. Louis Blues; Latest podcast: "DIRECTION: Islanders ANNOUNCE Depth Moves—Matias Maccelli, Vitek Vanecek, Matt Kessel Signed" from Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. This profile currently has 2 videos and 2 podcast episodes tagged to Matthew Kessel.