Alexander Nikishin

Hurricanes defenseman gets huge concussion update ahead of Game 3 vs. Flyers

May 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 in the series against the Philadelphia Flyers, as the club looks like a strong contender for the Stanley Cup Final. With Game 3 scheduled for Thursday, May 7, Carolina received a crucial update on one of its key defenseman. Reports indicate that Alexander Nikishin, who had been dealing with […] The post Hurricanes defenseman gets huge concussion update ahead of Game 3 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers

May 2, 2026 @ 1:35pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hurricanes Announce Alexander Nikishin News Before Round 2

Apr 29, 2026 @ 12:10pm

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour issued an update on the availability of Alexander Nikishin.

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2

Apr 29, 2026 @ 12:06pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion. They now await the winner of who ultimately comes out on top in the ongoing series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, the latter […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run

Apr 26, 2026 @ 2:23pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes are looking strong after sweeping the Ottawa Senators out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina is now awaiting the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins series. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour is giving praise to his goaltender, Frederik Andersen. Andersen put together another dazzling performance for Carolina in Game 4 against Ottawa. […] The post Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion after sweeping Senators

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:23am

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The Carolina Hurricanes are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, after advancing past the Ottawa Senators. Carolina swept Ottawa in four games. The Hurricanes are getting some tough news though about the health of defenseman Alexander Nikishin. “Alexander Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion during Game 4 in Ottawa. He returned with the team […] The post Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion after sweeping Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.