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
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 255 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 3, 2026, on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers.
- 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.