Nikita Nesterenko - NHL News & Rumors

Reassigned to AHL Nesterenko was sent down to AHL San Diego on Thursday.

Impact Nesterenko cleared waivers Jan. 7, but he spent another week on the NHL roster afterwards. His move to the AHL suggests at least one of Leo Carlsson (lower body), Troy Terry (upper body) or Cutter Gauthier (illness) should be good to go Friday versus the Kings. Nesterenko has nine points, 31 shots on net and 53 hits over 29 outings this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still with big club Nesterenko cleared waivers Wednesday and will remain with the Ducks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Nesterenko's waivers timer will reset, and he can now play another 10 games or spend 30 days on the NHL roster before needing to pass through waivers again. With Nesterenko staying on the roster, the Ducks have a full 23-man roster of 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waviers Nesterenko was waived by the Ducks on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Nesterenko is currently stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he has recorded three assists, 20 shots and 33 hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time. Assuming the 24-year-old winger clears waivers, he will head down to AHL San Diego. The move to waive Nesterenko could result in increased minutes for Jansen Harkins.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in rare appearance Nesterenko logged an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Nesterenko had been scratched for the first 13 games of December, but he got a chance to play Monday when Ross Johnston (illness) and Frank Vatrano (upper body) were ruled out. The 24-year-old Nesterenko has shown flashes of potential with nine points over 24 appearances this season. He's added 25 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-1 rating. It's unclear if he'll be a regular in the lineup moving forward, but he should have the edge over Jansen Harkins to stay in even once Johnston is healthy again.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Macklin Celebrini hits 60 points with goal, 2 assists in Sharks' 5-4 victory over Ducks

Macklin Celebrini became the third player to score 60 points this season with a goal and two assists in the San Jose Sharks’ 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuck outside of lineup Nesterenko was scratched for the 11th game in a row in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Ducks appear to be happy with the forwards they have in the lineup currently, and that doesn't include Nesterenko at this time. The 24-year-old made the team out of training camp and has earned eight points with 22 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-1 rating over 23 appearances this season. Nesterenko would require waivers to go to AHL San Diego, and the Ducks are likely hesitant to risk losing him for nothing, but it'll take at least one injury to a forward for him to get back in the lineup regularly.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

One of each in win Nesterenko scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Nesterenko's goal late in the second period stood as the game-winner, and he also helped out on a Chris Kreider tally in the third. This was just the second game out of 10 that Nesterenko has earned a point, but both have been multi-point efforts with the winger racking up a goal and five helpers. He's also put up nine shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating so far. Nesterenko isn't seeing much power-play time and is in a middle-six role at even strength, but he could be worth a look in deeper formats if he can find a bit more consistency.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cutter Gauthier has 1st hat trick in 4-point night to send surging Ducks past Panthers, 7-3

Cutter Gauthier had his first career hat trick during a four-point performance, and the Anaheim Ducks routed the Florida Panthers 7-3 for their fourth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Four helpers in Boston Nesterenko notched four assists while adding two shots on net, a blocked shot, a hit and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Bruins.

Impact It was a career-best performance for the 24-year-old, who came into Thursday's contest with just six goals and eight points in his prior 36 NHL games dating back to 2022-23 -- including goose eggs in his first four games this season. Nesterenko has flashed some offensive upside in college and the minors however, including 13 goals and 34 points in 50 games for AHL San Diego last season, so the outburst isn't a complete shock. If he sticks in Anaheim's middle six and sees consistent time with centers like Mikael Granlund (two goals and five points Thursday), Nesterenko could put together a surprisingly productive campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win

Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures two-year contract Nesterenko signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Ducks on Wednesday.

Impact Nesterenko had four goals, six points, two PIM and 46 hits in 20 appearances with Anaheim in 2024-25. He also recorded 13 goals and 34 points across 50 regular-season outings with AHL San Diego. Nesterenko will be in a battle for a spot on the Ducks' Opening Night roster, but the fact that the 23-year-old secured a one-way deal suggests Anaheim likes his chances of playing the bulk of the next two seasons in the NHL.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Nesterenko was sent to AHL San Diego on Thursday.

Impact Anaheim's campaign is over, so Nesterenko will close the books on the NHL season with four goals and six points across 20 outings with the Ducks. He can still help out San Diego in the short term -- Nesterenko has 13 goals and 34 points in 48 appearances with the minor-league club in 2024-25 -- but the Gulls won't be making the playoffs either.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with helper Nesterenko notched an assist and four hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Nesterenko ended his seven-game point drought with an assist on a Mason McTavish tally in the first period. The 23-year-old Nesterenko has seen his ice time fluctuate wildly late in the season -- his 15:46 on Sunday was his highest mark of the season, and it came just two games after he bottomed out at 4:59 versus the Flames on Wednesday. He's produced six points, 20 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-4 rating over 20 appearances, a level of offense that suggests he's best suited to bottom-six duties.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal Nesterenko scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Nesterenko has scored in three of his last four outings despite being limited to a bottom-six role. He missed one game in that span due to an undisclosed injury. Nesterenko's upside is somewhat limited given his usage, but he's managed to produce four goals on 14 shots, one assist, 28 hits and a plus-3 rating over 12 contests despite averaging just 10:31 of ice time this season.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Carlsson scores twice and Ducks send Bruins to another loss, 6-2

Leo Carlsson scored twice, Jackson LaCombe had a goal and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat Boston 6-2, extending the Bruins winless streak to seven games

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return Sunday Nesterenko (undisclosed) is expected to play against Carolina on Sunday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact After missing Thursday's 4-1 win over Nashville, Nesterenko fully participated in Saturday's practice. He has registered three goals, one assist, 24 hits and nine shots on net in 10 NHL appearances this season. Due to Nesterenko's return, Oliver Kylington will probably be a healthy scratch versus the Hurricanes.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Nesterenko (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Predators, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Nesterenko is dealing with an undisclosed issue that will keep him out of action. With no extra healthy forwards on the roster, defenseman Oliver Kylington will draw into the lineup Thursday. Nesterenko's next chance to play is at home Sunday versus the Hurricanes.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Nashville Nesterenko (undisclosed) missed the morning skate and is questionable for Thursday's clash against Nashville, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Nesterenko has three goals, four points, nine shots and 24 hits in 10 appearances in 2024-25. If he's unavailable versus the Predators, then Anaheim will probably dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which would result in Oliver Kylington making his Ducks debut.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nesterenko Making the Most of his Latest Recall The Anaheim Ducks recalled forward Nikita Nesterenko (23) from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL on March 14 ahead of that evening’s matchup ag...

MARCH 20, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Pots goal in OT loss Nesterenko scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars. He also recorded two shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating.

Impact Nesterenko has found the back of the net in back-to-back games for the Ducks, but the team has lost both contests. The 23-year-old has been limited to just 10 games this season, but he's notched three goals, an assist, nine shots, 24 hits and six blocked shots in that span, so he's doing his best effort to make sure his presence gets noted every time he's on the ice.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime

Mikael Granlund’s second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in blowout loss Sunday Nesterenko scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Nesterenko has taken over the spot of Sam Colangelo (upper body) on the Ducks' third line in the short term. He converted the Ducks' second goal Sunday off a primary assist from Cutter Gauthier. Nesterenko has three points, seven shots on net, 22 hits and six blocked shots over nine NHL outings this season. It's unclear if he'll be able to prove himself enough to stay with the big club once Colangelo or Robby Fabbri (upper body) return to the lineup.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Schenn, Buchnevich score in first 90 seconds to help Blues beat Ducks 7-2

Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich each scored in the first 90 seconds, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-2

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from AHL Nesterenko was called up by Anaheim on Friday.

Impact Nesterenko has 13 goals and 34 points in 48 appearances with AHL San Diego in 2024-25. He also has a goal and two points in seven outings with Anaheim. Sam Colangelo and Ross Johnston are both day-to-day with upper-body injuries, which might lead to Nesterenko drawing into the lineup Friday versus Nashville.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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