Karlsson has won three Norris Trophies (2012, 2015, 2023) primarily for his offensive contributions, and he is still an elite ...

Alexander Nikishin and Logan Stankoven were jostling in front of the net at the Carolina Hurricanes practice Monday and it was quite the sight. The contrast: Nikishin is 6 feet 4 and 220 pounds ...

Alexander Nikishin has taken the ice for the first time with the Carolina Hurricanes. As for when the Russian defenseman will play in a game with the Hurricanes, that remains to be seen.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) warms up before Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington.

After plenty of will-he-or-won’t-he talk, Russian defender Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Game 5 of the Hurricanes’ playoff series against the Washington Capitals.

When the Carolina Hurricanes drafted Alexander Nikishin 69th overall in 2020, most people considered him another big, run-of-the-mill defensive defender. And it made sense. You’re talking about ...

Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at the Washington Capitals. The organization's top prospect skated 10 ...

Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at the Washington Capitals. The organization's top prospect skated 10 ...