Nikolai Kovalenko

Nikolai Kovalenko

25-Year-Old Right WingRW
San Jose Sharks
IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 3/1/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After finding success in the KHL, including the 2023-24 campaign in which he scored 11 goals and 35 points in 42 regular-season games with Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo, Kovalenko joined the Avalanche organization, logging two goals and four points across six AHL games between the regular season and playoffs last year. Kovalenko will be in the fight for a middle-six spot with the Avalanche during training camp, and given the success he's had overseas coupled with the absence of Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) until mid-November, it's worth keeping a close eye on him. The 24-year-old Kovalenko has the potential to record over 40 points under the right circumstances next year but keep in mind that assuming he'll have that level of success is risky, especially because not everyone who does well in the KHL can make the transition to North American hockey. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Avalanche in July of 2023.
Won't be ready for start of trip
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
February 18, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) could return during the middle of the Sharks' seven game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko's return is not imminent. The Sharks begin a seven-game road trip in Calgary on Sunday, but it sounds like the winger will miss at least a couple more games before he's activated from injured reserve. Kovalenko will bolster the Sharks' bottom six once he's able to rejoin the active roster.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:00
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:40
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:00
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:10
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:43
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
12:00
0:40
0:00
2024–25
12:10
0:43
0:01
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On injured reserve
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
February 6, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
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Out until after 4 Nations Face-Off
RWSan Jose Sharks
Undisclosed
January 31, 2025
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Friday that Kovalenko (undisclosed) isn't expected to return before the 4 Nations Face-Off, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Won't finish contest
RWSan Jose Sharks
Undisclosed
January 30, 2025
Kovalenko (undisclosed) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Kraken.
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Provides two assists in loss
RWSan Jose Sharks
January 24, 2025
Kovalenko logged two assists and three hits in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
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Good to go
RWSan Jose Sharks
January 21, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) will play against Nashville on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Debuting soon?
RWColorado Avalanche
March 14, 2024
Kovalenko is expected to link up with the Avalanche either on their current road trip or when the team returns home, per Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko was solid during his time in the KHL this year, recording 11 goals and 24 assists in 42 games played. The 24-year-old will look to possibly make his NHL debut this weekend or later next week. He could slot into a bottom-six role due to Zach Parise's absence -- Parise is currently dealing with a lower-body injury.
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