Nikishin signed his entry-level contract with the Hurricanes in April and played in four games through the team’s playoff run ...

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 ...

Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at the Washington Capitals. The organization's top prospect skated 10 ...

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.

After plenty of will-he-or-won’t-he talk, Russian defender Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Game 5 of the Hurricanes’ playoff series against the Washington Capitals.

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.

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 ...

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.

Alexander Chernykh, Niksihin’s Russia-based agent, stirred up emotions late this week when quotes appearing to criticize the Hurricanes’ handling of Nikishin’s contract surfaced in Russian ...

Alexander Chernykh, Niksihin’s Russia-based agent, stirred up emotions late this week when quotes appearing to criticize the Hurricanes’ handling of Nikishin’s contract surfaced in Russian ...

Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at the Washington Capitals. The organization's top prospect skated 10 ...