Nikishin was injured after a power play from Kleven in the match against Ottawa

Russian defender of HC Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin could not finish the fourth match of the first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs against Ottawa due to the opponent's harsh power play. The meeting took place on April 25.

According to the "Sport-Express", in the second half of the game, the 24-year-old hockey player was forcefully influenced by the defender of the HC Ottawa Senators, Tyler Kleven. A scuffle broke out between the players.

After falling on the ice, Nikishin managed to get up on his own, but in order to leave the court, he needed the support of his teammates.

The Russian has been playing for Carolina since 2025. At the end of the regular season, he scored 33 points (11 goals and 22 assists) in 81 games.

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