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
2026-2027 Season
1 GP
1 Goals
1 Assists
2 Points
+3 +/-
0 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
1 SOG
100.0 S%
0 Hits
20:21 TOI/GP
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 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
5.9 P/60 Points per 60 min
2.9 G/60 Goals per 60 min
5.9 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
2 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.00 TK/GV 0 TK / 1 GV
2 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
68s Shift Avg 18 total shifts
0.11 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.0 PEN/60 0 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 1 games this season
Consistency Score
0.00 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
0 No pointless streaks
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.00 |
| ✈️ Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 1 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 |  CHI | W 9-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
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…
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- 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.
- How many goals does Alexander Nikishin have in 2026-2027?
- Alexander Nikishin has 1 goals in 1 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Carolina Hurricanes.
- How many points does Alexander Nikishin have this season?
- Alexander Nikishin has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 1 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- What is Alexander Nikishin's career high in points?
- Alexander Nikishin's career high is 33 points — 11G and 22A in 81 games in 2025-2026.
- 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 November 14, 2026, at home against the Seattle Kraken.
- 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 35 career NHL points in 82 regular-season games.