Alexander Nikishin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alexander Nikishin is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Alexander Nikishin has 11 goals, 22 assists and 33 points in 81 games, worth 5.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alexander Nikishin made an immediate and significant impact in his debut NHL season, playing 81 games as a defenseman. He showcased strong offensive capabilities, scoring 11 goals and adding 22 assists for an impressive 33 points.
His overall value was high, with a peak GAR of 5.8 in this single season, driven primarily by a substantial contribution from even-strength offense, which accounted for +3.7 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 3, Pick 69 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 11 | 22 | 33 | +18 | 33 | 122 | 9.0% | 18:11 | 59.4% | 7.4 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 1.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.1 | -0.3 | +1.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 87th, WAR 87th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 5.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alexander Nikishin has been worth 5.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 87th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Nikishin's GAR this season?
Alexander Nikishin has been worth 5.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players.
What is Alexander Nikishin's WAR this season?
Alexander Nikishin has been worth about 1.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Alexander Nikishin have this season?
Alexander Nikishin has 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in 81 games this season.
Is Alexander Nikishin a good defenseman?
Alexander Nikishin ranks in the 87th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.8) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Alexander Nikishin drafted?
Alexander Nikishin was drafted in 2020 — Round 3, Pick 69 — CAR.