Alexander Nikishin - NHL News & Rumors

Two power-play points Thursday Nikishin scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Nikishin's performance Thursday was his first multi-point effort at the NHL level. The 24-year-old blueliner has been a little streaky in his rookie year, but he has three points over his last three contests and could be warming up again. Nikishin is at five goals, 16 points, 64 shots on net, 77 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 39 appearances. He's not quite a fantasy star yet, but he has the all-around skill set that should help him get there within a couple of years.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Quick strikes from Caufield and Anderson help Canadiens rally for 7-5 win over Hurricanes

Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored 23 seconds apart in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens erased a two-goal deficit in beating the Carolina Hurricanes 7-5

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

MTL@CAR: Nikishin scores PPG against Jakub Dobeš | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores power-play goal against Jakub Dobeš (MTL) to make it 4 - 2

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Slated to play Saturday Nikishin (ankle) is expected to play Saturday versus Detroit.

Impact Nikishin appeared to sustain an ankle injury Tuesday, but it seems he won't miss a game due to the issue. He has four goals, 13 points, 69 hits and 46 blocks across 35 appearances in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain after early exit Nikishin was seen icing his right ankle in the locker room following Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, and head coach Rod Brind'Amour didn't have an update on the defenseman's st...

Impact Nikishin's injury could complicate things for the Hurricanes, who are also missing Jaccob Slavin (upper body). Nikishin will have some time to rest ahead of Saturday's game versus the Red Wings.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Saturday Nikishin scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Nikishin has a goal and an assist over his last two games. However, even with the goal Saturday, he was down to a season-low 13:26 of ice time. The 24-year-old has done a fine job with 11 points, 51 shots on net, 62 hits, 39 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 30 appearances. He could get pinched out of the lineup at times once Jaccob Slavin (lower body) returns to action, though it's also possible the Hurricanes could send him to AHL Chicago to keep his workload up with bigger minutes with the farm team.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Blake scores in shootout as East-best Hurricanes top Flyers 4-3

Jackson Blake scored in the shootout, and the Eastern Conference-best Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 to open a home-and-home set

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

CAR@PHI: Nikishin scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Samuel Ersson (PHI) to make it 2 - 2

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tacks on late goal Nikishin scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Nikishin snapped a seven-game point drought with a tally in the final minute of the contest. The 24-year-old defenseman was scratched once in that span, and that may happen at times when his play isn't up to the Hurricanes' standards. He's been pressed into a bigger role than initially expected due to the team's numerous injuries on defense early in the season. Nikishin has three goals, nine points, a plus-15 rating, 43 shots on net, 55 hits and 33 blocked shots, which is a great foundation for a blueliner who could be an all-around fantasy force in short order.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@CAR: Nikishin scores goal against Thomas Milic | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Thomas Milic (WPG) to make it 5 - 1

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Jarvis scores a hat trick as Hurricanes pull away in third period to beat Jets 5-1

Seth Jarvis scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in a matchup that featured a pair of rookie goalies

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Star in making Nikishin scored a goal Saturday in a 2-1 loss to Boston.

Impact He wired a slap shot from the slot late in the third period with the extra skater on the ice. Nikishin has a goal and assist in his last two games and six (two goals, four assists) with 21 shots and a plus-10 rating in 11 contests so far. He's already in the hunt for the Calder Trophy as best rookie -- he's in the Canes' top D-pairing, and on PP2. Nikishin is a star in the making.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CAR@BOS: Nikishin scores goal against Jeremy Swayman | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Jeremy Swayman (BOS) to make it 2 - 1

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • NHL.COM

Bruins extend win streak to 3 with 2-1 victory over the Hurricanes

Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson scored third-period goals and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Game Highlights: Bruins 2, Hurricanes 1

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Hurricanes get Gostisbehere back against Vegas, then lose him early again to extend injury woes

Carolina's injury trouble following a lengthy road trip worsened in its return home

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Buries first goal Nikishin scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Nikishin has opened the season with a four-game point streak consisting of one goal and three assists. His tally Thursday was the first of his NHL career. The 24-year-old rookie has added eight shots on net, 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-6 rating. While he's been at least somewhat sheltered on the Hurricanes' third pairing, his adjustment to the NHL is clearly going well, and he offers multi-category upside in fantasy.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nikishin Scores First Career NHL Goal Rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin nets his first NHL goal, a thrilling moment in his young career.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

CAR@ANA: Nikishin scores goal against Lukas Dostal | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Lukas Dostal (ANA) to make it 1 - 3

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Ducks - October 16, 2025

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Ducks | October 16, 2025

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Seth Jarvis scores twice and the Carolina Hurricanes stay unbeaten, beating the Ducks 4-1

Seth Jarvis scored his 100th and 101st NHL goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes remained the NHL’s only unbeaten team with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Carrier, Robinson score late in 2nd period and Hurricanes beat Sharks 5-1 to improve to 3-0

William Carrier and Eric Robinson scored 4 1/2 minutes apart late in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects assist Thursday Nikishin recorded an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over New Jersey.

Impact It was Nikishin's first career regular-season game in the NHL, though he did already record an assist in four NHL playoff outings with Carolina last year. The 24-year-old also had a plus-3 rating, one shot, three hits and two blocks in Thursday's victory. It's a great start to the season for Nikishin, but keep in mind that he's serving on the third pairing and isn't expected to get regular power-play ice time, so his offensive contributions will likely be limited in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CAR@FLA: Nikishin scores goal against Cooper Black | Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (CAR) scores goal against Cooper Black (FLA) to make it 2 - 2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

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