Alexander Nikishin - NHL News & Rumors

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6 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Stankoven, Jankowski score twice as the Hurricanes rout the Blackhawks 7-2

Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist, helping the depleted Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

CAR@CHI: Nikishin scores goal against Spencer Knight | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Spencer Knight (CHI) to make it 1 - 4

APRIL 10 • NHL.COM

First shortie in franchise history Nikishin scored a shorthanded goal Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Nikishin's shorthanded goal was the first by a rookie defenseman in franchise history, including the Hartford Whalers period. He sits 13th in rookie scoring overall this season (11 goals, 19 assists). Nikishin has returned the top power-play role to Shayne Gostisbehere, but it's clear he has the ability to play maestro with the man advantage. His future as a true number one will arrive very soon.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stankoven scores twice as Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 5-1, clinch playoff berth

Logan Stankoven scored two goals in the first nine minutes, and the Carolina Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth for the eighth season in a row by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

CBJ@CAR: Nikishin scores SHG against Elvis Merzlikins | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores shorthanded goal against Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) to make it 3 - 0

APRIL 3 • NHL.COM

Devils visit the Hurricanes after Hischier's 2-goal game

The New Jersey Devils visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils' 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Pots game-winner in overtime Nikishin scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The goal, Nikishin's 10th of the season, came 41 seconds into overtime. He has three goals and two assists over his last seven contests and has played a larger power-play role recently in the absence of Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body). Nikishin has 27 points, 110 shots on net, 115 hits, 74 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 68 outings as a rookie this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Nikishin | NHL.com Alexander Nikishin scores his first career overtime goal against the Lightning, presented by Energizer

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

CAR@TOR: Nikishin scores goal against Joseph Woll | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Joseph Woll (TOR) to make it 3 - 4

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Nikishin scores in OT to lift the East-leading Hurricanes past the Maple Leafs, 4-3

Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime to give the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs - March 20, 2026

MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Two points against Pens Nikishin scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Both points came in the third period, with the power-play tally being his fourth of the season and second in as many games. Nikishin has taken over the top spot with the man advantage for the Hurricanes while Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is sidelined, and the 24-year-old rookie is running with the opportunity. On the season, Nikishin has nine goals and 25 points in 63 games, including eight power-play points.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Quotes: Alexander Nikishin | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin speaks with the media after a shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Penguins vs. Hurricanes - March 10, 2026

MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

PIT@CAR: Nikishin scores PPG against Stuart Skinner | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores power-play goal against Stuart Skinner (PIT) to make it 4 - 2

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Blake's shootout goal rescues Hurricanes in 5-4 win over Penguins

Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Strikes on power play in loss Nikishin scored a power-play goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

Impact Nikishin is in for a short-term boost on the power play while Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is sidelined. The goal Saturday ended Nikishin's seven-game point drought, so a few more looks in prime situations may be just what he needs to reignite his offense. The rookie defenseman is at eight goals, 23 points (seven on the power play), 97 shots on net, 109 hits, 70 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 62 outings this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Farabee scores 2 goals as Flames edge Hurricanes 5-4

Joel Farabee scored twice and had an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

CAR@CGY: Nikishin scores PPG against Dustin Wolf | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores power-play goal against Dustin Wolf (CGY) to make it 4 - 3

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

Pots goal Sunday Nikishin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact Nikishin has earned two goals, six points, 21 shots on net, 19 hits and 11 blocked shots over his last 12 outings. The defenseman's third-period tally Sunday put the Hurricanes ahead 2-0, though the Kings got on the board just 24 seconds later. Nikishin is up to seven goals, 22 points, 86 shots, 99 hits, 62 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 54 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Kings

Sebastian Aho scored 1:25 into overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

LAK@CAR: Nikishin scores goal against Anton Forsberg | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Anton Forsberg (LAK) to make it 2 - 1

FEBRUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis Goes Bar Down On Sweet Feed From Alexander Nikishin

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

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