Canes Prospect Nikishin Makes NHL Debut in G5

Canes prospect Nikishin makes NHL debut in G5

Hurricanes' top prospect Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Capitals and drew strong reviews from teammates and coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin Debuts as Andrei Svechnikov Puts Series Versus Washington Capitals to Bed

After a historic campaign, the Washington Capitals incredible run for Lord Stanley’s Silver Chalice has come to an end. The Carolina Hurricanes will advance to the Eastern Conference finals to face the winner of the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs series. Game 6 of that series goes tonight. The Carolina Hurricanes Advance to the Eastern Conference Final After Taking Series Versus Washington Capitals 4-1 The Washington Capitals hoste…

Nikishin makes NHL debut for Hurricanes in Game 5 of Eastern 2nd Round

23-year-old defenseman selected in 3rd round of 2020 Draft replaces Chatfield in Carolina lineup

Nikishin Debuts in Game 5 for Hurricanes

Nikishin Debuts in Game 5 for Hurricanes \ TezzBuzz \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut Thursday night for the Carolina Hurricanes in a crucial Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Russian defenseman stepped in for injured Jalen Chatfield, pairing with Shayne Gostisbehere. Nikishin recently joined the Hurricanes after leaving SKA Saint Petersburg and signing his first NHL con…

Alexander Nikishin to make NHL debut for Hurricanes against Capitals in Game 5

Alexander Nikishin will make his NHL debut against the Washington Capitals in Game 5. Nikishin was the first Carolina Hurricanes skater on the ice, taking his rookie lap before the rest of the Canes jumped on the ice for warmups. The 23-year-old defender will replace Jalen Chatfield in Carolina’s lineup, as Chatfield was a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury. Fellow countryman Dmitry Orlov will serve as his partner on the second defe…

Finally, more than three weeks after arriving in North America, the best defence hope in the whole league, Alexander Nikishin, will make his debut with the Hurricanes this evening in the 5th game of the series against the Capitals.He will play on the 2nd pair alongside his Russian compatriot Dmitri Orlov.The Canes have a lead of 3-1 in this series and could eliminate the Caps from tonight to reach the square of as.Nikishin has been dominant in t…