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Defense · LD

Alexander Nikishin

Carolina Hurricanes left defenceman; recorded 11 goals and 33 points in 81 games in 2025–26.

Born Oct 2, 2001
Birthplace Orel, RUS
Nationality RUS
Height 6 ft 3 in / 191 cm
Weight 218 lb / 99 kg
Shoots L
Current team Carolina Hurricanes
Draft 2020 · CAR · Round 3 · No. 69

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season Team Cap hit Regular season Postseason
GPGAPTS+/-PIMS GPGAPTS+/-PIMS
2025–26 CAR $925,000 81112233+1833122 17011-1213
2024–25 CAR $925,000 — 4011-563
Signed with CAR on April 26, 2025 · 2 years x $925,000 AAV
Drafted by CAR in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft · Round 3 · No. 69 overall

Game log

Recent performances

Full game log →
Playoffs at VGK 0 G 0 A 0 PTS 0 SOG 11:40 TOI Playoffs vs VGK 0 G 0 A 0 PTS 0 SOG 14:01 TOI Playoffs at VGK 0 G 0 A 0 PTS 0 SOG 10:13 TOI Playoffs at VGK 0 G 0 A 0 PTS 3 SOG 19:16 TOI Playoffs vs VGK 0 G 0 A 0 PTS 1 SOG 16:18 TOI

Card checklist

Alexander Nikishin cards

One card for every evidence-backed team appearance from 2020–21 onward.

  1. Not collected
    CAR · 2025–26
    Alexander Nikishin LD $925,000
  2. Not collected
    CAR · 2024–25
    Alexander Nikishin LD $925,000