Alexander Nikishin
🏆 1× Stanley Cup Champion
(2025)
D Shoots: L ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 196 lbs 🗓 2001-10-02 📍 Orel, Russia
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
81 GP
11 Goals
22 Assists
33 Points
+18 +/-
33 PIM
4 PPG
10 PPP
122 SOG
9.0 S%
132 Hits
18:11 TOI/GP
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | HIT | TOI/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆2025-2026 | 81 | 11 | 22 | 33 | +18 | 33 | 4 | 122 | 132 | 18:11 |
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
20 GP 0 G 2 A 2 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | CAR | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024-2025 | CAR | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
1.3 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
13.1 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
322 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.30 TK/GV 26 TK / 87 GV
94 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
1 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
69.7% 1° Pts % 23 primary pts
18.2% Clutch 2 GWG+OTG
49s Shift Avg 1821 total shifts
0.18 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.6 PEN/60 15 penalties
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Alexander Nikishin in the news
Analysis · Carolina Is Shopping a Good Young Defenceman. The Numbers Explain Why It Can.Carolina is advancing trade talks on Alexander Nikishin, a 24-year-old who just played 81 games for a champion. The reason it can: the Hurricanes controlled 57 percent…
Analysis · Season Review #1: Carolina Hurricanes - 113 Points, 16-3 in the Playoffs, Stankoven 11 Goals, Bussi Stopped the Penalty Shot, Staal Lifted the Conn Smythe, Brind'Amour Won the Cup He Captained 20 Years AgoThe Hurricanes swept their first two opponents to go 8-0, responded to losing ECF Game 1 with four straight, and to losing SCF Game 1 with five of the next six. Ehlers…- Recap · Carolina's Power Play Turned Toronto's Penalty Problem Into a Decisive FactorThe Toronto Maple Leafs walked into Friday night's game at Scotiabank Arena facing a Carolina Hurricanes team known for capitalizing on opponents' mistakes. They left…
- Recap · Pittsburgh's Comeback Falls Short, But the Real Problem Is What They Gave Up FirstThe Pittsburgh Penguins scored twice in the final 2:08 of regulation to force overtime, then lost 5-4 in a shootout to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. That…
- Recap · Lane Hutson's Breakout Burden: How Carolina Exploited Montreal's One-Dimensional Blue Line in 6-1 RoutLane Hutson logged 21:58 in Friday's 6-1 loss to Carolina and assisted on Montreal's only goal, but the Hurricanes built their entire defensive game plan around…
- Deep dive · Stankoven's Playoff Surge Has Made Carolina's Second-Line Problem DisappearWhen the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Logan Stankoven from Dallas in March 2025 as the centerpiece return for Mikko Rantanen, the framing was clear enough: a top-six…
Playoffs · The Hurricane Season: Carolina Sweep Ottawa in Four, Never Trail, and Serve Notice to the EastCarolina swept Ottawa in four games and never trailed for a single second. A series-by-series breakdown of how Frederik Andersen, Logan Stankoven, and the league's best…- Recap · Hurricanes Close Regular Season With Measured Win as Islanders Face Coaching TransitionThe Carolina Hurricanes goaltender stopped 28 of 29 shots Tuesday night at UBS Arena. The New York Islanders goaltender stopped 19 of 21. Both performances kept their…
Alexander Nikishin — frequently asked
- Is Alexander Nikishin still in the NHL?
- Yes. Alexander Nikishin is on the Carolina Hurricanes roster.
- Is Alexander Nikishin having a good season?
- Alexander Nikishin has 11G-22A-33P in 81 games (2025-2026), a 33-point pace over 82. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. That ranks 51st in points among 239 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2025-2026.
- How many goals does Alexander Nikishin have in 2025-2026?
- Alexander Nikishin has 11 goals in 81 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the Carolina Hurricanes.
- How many points does Alexander Nikishin have this season?
- Alexander Nikishin has 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 81 games in the 2025-2026 season.
- How many points is Alexander Nikishin on pace for?
- Through 81 games in 2025-2026, Alexander Nikishin is on pace for 33 points over the full 82-game season (33 so far).
- What team is Alexander Nikishin on?
- Alexander Nikishin currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL.
- Is Alexander Nikishin playing tonight?
- The Carolina Hurricanes play next on October 24, 2026, on the road against the St. Louis Blues.
- How old is Alexander Nikishin?
- Alexander Nikishin is 25 years old. He was born on October 2, 2001.
- Where is Alexander Nikishin from?
- Alexander Nikishin is from Orel, Russia.
- How much does Alexander Nikishin weigh?
- Alexander Nikishin weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
- What position does Alexander Nikishin play?
- Alexander Nikishin plays defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Does Alexander Nikishin shoot left or right?
- Alexander Nikishin shoots left-handed.
- Has Alexander Nikishin won a Stanley Cup?
- Yes. Alexander Nikishin has won the Stanley Cup once.
- How many career points does Alexander Nikishin have?
- Alexander Nikishin has 33 career NHL points in 81 regular-season games.