Earlier this week, the first six players from each of the 12 nations competing for gold in men's ice hockey at the 2026 ...

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.

Defenseman Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in the Carolina Hurricanes’ playoff game Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The Russian-born player took a rookie “solo lap” before ...

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.

All Signs Point to the Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Alexander Nikishin a Star One of the aspects that makes Nikishin so desirable is his ability to put up points. Over the past two seasons, he has ...

NEWARK, N.J. — The Carolina Hurricanes are not concerned about negotiations with prized prospect Alexander Nikishin, a team source said Friday, hours after a quote from the 23-year-old ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s probably impossible to exceed the hype of Alexander Nikishin finally coming to North America and joining the Carolina Hurricanes. But let’s try anyway. The Hurricanes ...

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 ...

That would be defenseman Alexander Nikishin. While playing in the KHL, he was called “Boom” that that’s self explanatory once you see him and see him on the ice. But you know you’re a part ...