Alexander Nikishin
#21Defense
Carolina Hurricanes
Alexander Alexandrovich Nikishin is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nikishin won the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2026.
From Wikipedia. Official NHL player page
- Number
- #21
- Position
- Defense
- Shoots
- Left
- Height
- 6′3″
- Weight
- 218 lb
- Born
- October 2, 2001
- Birthplace
- Orel, Russia
- Draft
- 2020 NHL Draft · Round 3, 69 overall (Carolina Hurricanes)
2025–26 NHL
- GP
- 81
- G
- 11
- A
- 22
- P
- 33
- +/−
- +18
- PIM
- 33
- SOG
- 122
- S%
- 9.0%
- PPG
- 4
- GWG
- 1
NHL career
- GP
- 81
- G
- 11
- A
- 22
- P
- 33
- +/−
- +18
- PIM
- 33
- SOG
- 122
- S%
- 9.0%
- PPG
- 4
- GWG
- 1
Last five NHL games
| Date | Matchup | G | A | P | +/− | SOG | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | vs VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 10:13 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 19:16 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | vs VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 16:18 |
Latest news
Open story: What Nikishin's One-Year Contract Means For His Future With Hurricanes - The Hockey News
Open story: Hurricanes reach one-year, $3M deal with Alexander NikishinHurricanes reach one-year, $3M deal with Alexander Nikishin
The Hurricanes have agreed to a one-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, ending a monthslong standoff.
Open story: Nikishin's NHL Stalemate With Hurricanes Finally Ends With One-Year Contract - The Hockey News