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10:11Breaking Down the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Chances
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1:24John Tortorella, Rod Brind'Amour Closing In On NHL History
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1:00Hot Goalies Headline 2026 Stanley Cup Final
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1:32Hurricanes Enter Stanley Cup Final 12-1 This Postseason
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0:46Pete Blackburn's Pick To Win Stanley Cup Final
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1:39Mitch Marner Leading The Way For Vegas
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9:33Hurricanes, Golden Knights Set to Clash in Final
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1:23Hurricanes Advance to First Stanley Cup Final Since 2006
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2:23Eastern Conference Final Game 5 Highlights: Canadiens at Hurricanes (5/29)
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1:13Canadiens Shift Focus to Offseason After ECF Loss
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1:27Hurricanes, Golden Knights Set for Stanley Cup Final
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1:28Breaking Down the Odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy
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1:15Remembering Canadiens Legend Claude Lemieux
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1:19Canadiens Muster Only 43 Shots in Past 3 Games
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1:17Rod Brind'Amour on Verge of Stanley Cup Final
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1:45Golden Knights Await Winner in Cup Final
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0:57Canadiens Look to Stave Off Elimination in Game 5
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0:47Andersen Sets Hurricanes Postseason Shutout Record
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1:03Brind'Amour Has Canes 1 Win From Stanley Cup Final
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| Regular Season | 11 | 22 | 33 | 18 | 18:11 | 33 |
| Post Season | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:15 | 2 |
Top Alexander Nikishin News
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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 throughout the postseason. Nikishin managed 58 seconds of power-play ice time in Game 5, which marked the first time he's skated with the man advantage since Game 3 versus the Flyers in the second round.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Cleared for contact
Nikishin (concussion) wore a regular jersey during Friday's practice session, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
Nikishin also skated on the second power-play unit and could be on track to play in Game 1 against the Flyers on Saturday. If he does play, the blueliner figures to link up with Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pairing, while Mike Reilly will remain in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Diagnosed with concussion
Nikishin was officially diagnosed with a concussion suffered during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Senators, the Hurricanes announced Sunday.
The injury was suffered after a massive open-ice hit thrown by Tyler Kleven. With Nikishin's 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 Carolina will have some time off before the next round, giving the young defenseman a chance to recover. Nikishin finished with no points and a plus-1 rating in the four games against the Senators.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Suffers injury Saturday
Nikishin (upper body) won't return to Saturday's Game 4 matchup against Ottawa.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Makes franchise history in win
Nikishin scored a shorthanded goal and added three hits Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Nikishin's shorthanded goal was the first by a rookie defenseman in franchise history, including the Hartford Whalers era. 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. Nikishin's future as a true top option could arrive very soon.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Pots goal Sunday
Nikishin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Earns two points Friday
Nikishin scored a power-play goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 9-1 win over the Panthers.
Nikishin is up to two goals and four assists over nine outings in January. The defenseman could be in line for extra power-play time while Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) works his way back to health. Nikishin has six goals, 20 points, 72 shots on net, 87 hits, 57 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 47 appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Slated to play Saturday
Nikishin (ankle) is expected to play Saturday versus Detroit.
Nikishin appeared to sustain an ankle injury against Florida on Tuesday, but it seems he won't miss a game due to the issue. He has four goals, 13 points, 69 hits and 46 blocked shots across 35 appearances in 2025-26.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: 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 status, Cory Lavalette of The North State Journal reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Lights lamp Saturday
Nikishin scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.
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 send him to AHL Chicago to keep his workload up with bigger minutes with the farm team.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 216 lbs |
| Birthplace: Orel, RU |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: 1 |
| Shoots: Left |