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.

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 ...

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 ...

Carolina Hurricanes rookie Alexander Nikishin has made a quick impact during the Stanley Cup playoffs, earning the nickname ‘Niki’ and impressing in a must-win game vs. Florida Panthers.

Former KHL star Alexander Nikishin has joined the Hurricanes and practiced with the NHL team, but has not played in a game, drawing public criticism from his Russian agent, and a rebuttal in North ...

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.

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 ...