It’s probably impossible to exceed the hype of Alexander Nikishin finally coming to North America and joining the Carolina Hurricanes. But let’s try anyway. The Hurricanes, having signed their top prospect to a two-year entry-level contract on Friday after SKA St.

The Hurricanes’ third-round draft pick in 2020 played for SKA in the Russian pro league, but has had his contract terminated, allowing him to come to NHL.

The words Carolina Hurricanes fans have waited nearly five years for became official yesterday morning. “Alexander Nikishin is a Carolina Hurricane.” Nikishin, 23, was drafted by the Hurricanes in 2020 at sixty-ninth overall.

Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout.

The Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout Thursday night.

The Washington Capitals secured the Eastern Conference’s top spot with a 5-4 shootout victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 10, 2025, at Capital One Arena, marking their 50th win in their 50th anniversary season.