Alexander Nikishin - NHL News & Rumors

Carolina Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by figuring out to how to improve a largely set roster

The Carolina Hurricanes don't have a ton of free agency decisions after winning their first Stanley Cup title in 20 years

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs linked to Hurricanes for 24-year-old D-man Alexander Nikishin The Toronto Maple Leafs have been connected to another young defenseman as speculation grows around Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander...

JUNE 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

The Golden Knights are rolling, eager to stretch streak to 8 straight in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights have a chance to take a 2-0 lead Thursday with another win at Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

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JUNE 3 • YOUTUBE

Bags apple in Game 5 win Nikishin logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact Nikishin got on the scoresheet for the first time this postseason with the helper on Logan Stankoven's first-period tally. Through 11 outings, Nikishin has added eight shots on net, 14 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The 24-year-old defenseman has mostly played sheltered minutes on the third pairing and has not featured on the power play since Game 3 versus the Flyers in the second round.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8 • NHL.COM

Moves past concussion Nikishin (concussion) has been cleared to play in Game 3 versus the Flyers on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tuesday.

Impact Now that he's moved past the concussion he sustained in the first round against Ottawa, Nikishin will more than likely link back up with Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pairing. Mike Reilly will come out of the lineup due to Nikishin being an option for Game 3. The 24-year-old Nikishin recorded six hits and five blocked shots while averaging 16:30 of ice time over four games against the Senators in the first round.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hall's OT score helps Hurricanes top Flyers 3-2 to take 2-0 lead in 2nd-round series of NHL playoffs

Taylor Hall slipped the puck past Dan Vladar at 18:54 of overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their secon...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Tippett, Nikishin both out again for Game 2 of Flyers-Hurricanes 2nd-round series in NHL playoffs

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin will miss Monday’s Game 2 of the second-round series in the NHL playoffs

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Not expected to play in Game 2 Nikishin (concussion) isn't expected to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Flyers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Nikishin sustained a concussion during Game 4 of the Hurricanes' first-round series against Ottawa, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup to begin the second round. However, he was cleared for contact late last week and seems to be trending in the right direction in his recovery process.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0 victory Saturday night to open the second-round...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Flyers' Tippett, Hurricanes' Nikishin out for opener of 2nd-round series

Philadelphia forward Owen Tippett sat out the Flyers’ 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Not ready for Game 1 Nikishin (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Game 1 of the second round versus the Flyers on Saturday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Nikishin was considered a game-time decision, but he apparently hasn't cleared the last hurdle to return to action. The 24-year-old defenseman doesn't seem to be far off at this point, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back at some point during this series.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be game-time call Nikishin (concussion) appears poised to be a game-time decision against Philadelphia on Saturday in Game 1, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Nikishin still has one more test to take before clearing concussion protocol, and the Hurricanes will determine his playing status closer to pregame warmups. He hasn't earned a point in four playoff appearances, collecting two shots on goal, five blocked shots and six hits. The 24-year-old rookie registered 11 goals and 22 assists in 81 games during the 2025-26 regular season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes emerge from lengthy between-rounds pause to face Flyers in NHL playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers are set to open their second-round series in the NHL playoffs

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Cleared for contact Nikishin (concussion) was skating in a regular jersey at Friday's practice session, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Nikshin looks poised to return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Flyers on Saturday, though his status for that game hasn't been officially confirmed. If he does play, the blueliner figures to link up with Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pairing while Mike Reilly is relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful Ehlers and Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of NHL playoffs

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is hopeful that winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs with extra time off...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Avalanche and Hurricanes sit back and wait, maybe for a while, after sweeps in opening round

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes have both advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

The Carolina Hurricanes use postseason experience to advance again in NHL playoffs sweep

The Carolina Hurricanes' postseason experience showed in their first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators in the NHL playoffs

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Bad news confirmed for Alexander Nikishin. Nikishin seriously injured after taking a huge hit in Game 4.

APRIL 26 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Diagnosed with concussion Nikishin was officially diagnosed with a concussion suffered during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Senators, the Hurricanes announced Sunday.

Impact The injury was suffered after a massive open-ice hit thrown by Tyler Kleven. With his diagnosis, the 24-year-old will now have to clear the NHL's concussion protocol in order to return to the ice. The good news for him is that the Hurricanes dispatched the Senators in a sweep, so the team will have some time off as they await their second-round matchup, giving the young defenseman a chance to not miss a game. Nikishin finished with no points and was a plus-1 rating in the four games against the Senators.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators

Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Suffers injury Saturday Nikishin (upper body) won't return to Saturday's Game 4 matchup against Ottawa.

Impact Nikishin needed help getting off the ice after being hit hard by Ottawa's Tyler Kleven in the second period. The 24-year-old Nikishin hasn't earned a point in his first four NHL postseason appearances, but he has two shots on goal, five blocked shots and six hits.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Kleven takes out Alexander Nikishin in Game 4. A monster hit in Game 4 takes Alexander Nikishin out of the game.

APRIL 25 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

How to live stream Flyers vs Hurricanes: NHL, TV channel The Philadelphia Flyers host the Carolina Hurricanes in a high-stakes late-season matchup with playoff positioning and seeding implications...

APRIL 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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