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Full Player ProfileNieto (knee) sustained an undisclosed injury while rehabbing from his knee surgery. The center could find himself heading back under the knife ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Nieto (knee) was unable to get back onto the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, missing 60 games total.
Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery Thursday and is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks.
Nieto (lower body) is still considered out "longer-term" according to coach Mike Sullivan, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Tuesday.
Nieto (lower body) skated for the first time since suffering his injury Friday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Nieto will miss Saturday's tilt versus Philadelphia with a lower-body injury, according to Penguins reporter Michelle Crechiolo.
Nieto recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Nieto scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 10-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Nieto penned a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
Nieto notched two assists and four shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Nieto provided an assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Nieto produced an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Nieto scored a goal in Monday's 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Nieto provided an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Nieto scored a goal on five shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Nieto scored a goal on two shots over 9:42 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
Nieto scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. He finished with three shots on goal, one hit and two penalty minutes over 15:01 of ice time.
Nieto had two shots on goal and two penalty minutes over 13:51 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
The San Jose Sharks acquired Martin Kaut and Jacob MacDonald from the Colorado Avalanche for Ryan Merkley and Matt Nieto
Nieto scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Nieto notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Nieto scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Nieto registered an assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Nieto (undisclosed) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto (undisclosed) won't make his return Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Nieto (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto posted a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Nieto scored a goal during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the host Maple Leafs.
Nieto notched an assist, three shots on goal, a plus-2 rating and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Nieto scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Nieto scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Nieto scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nieto notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nieto notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Nieto notched an assist and three hits in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nieto scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Nieto notched an assist, four hits and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Nieto (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto (undisclosed) will not join San Jose on its upcoming two-game road trip, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Nieto (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nieto notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Nieto picked up an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Nieto notched two assists in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Nieto scored a goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Nieto (COVID-19) cleared virus-related protocols Friday.
Nieto (lower body) entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Nieto (lower body) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Nieto (lower body) practiced with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto (lower body) agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.7 million contract with San Jose on Monday.
Nieto (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's season finale versus Vegas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto (lower body) has suffered a subsequent setback in his recovery and is no longer skating, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto (lower body) has suffered a setback in his recovery, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Head coach Bob Boughner said Monday that Nieto (lower body) is expected to miss the rest of the week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Arizona Coyotes, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto (lower body) won't play Friday against the Arizona Coyotes, but he could be an option for Saturday's rematch with the Arizona Coyotes, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto (lower body) did not take line rushes and will not play Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Nieto (lower body) is not on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play Saturday versus the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nieto (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Nieto scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nieto recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Nieto netted a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Nieto scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Nieto scored the San Jose Sharks' only goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $700,000 contract.
Re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a two-year contract.
Placed LW Matt Nieto on IR.
Re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Claimed LW Matt Nieto off waivers.
Re-signed LW Matt Nieto to a one-year, $735,000 contact.
Recalled LW Matthew Nieto from San Francisco (ECHL).
Assigned LW Matthew Nieto to San Francisco (ECHL).
Assigned LW Matthew Nieto to Worcester (AHL).
Signed LW Matthew Nieto to an entry-level contract.