Nikolai Kovalenko

25-Year-Old Right WingRW

Colorado Avalanche

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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

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Height 5'10"

DOB 10/17/1999

Born Raleigh, North Carolina

Drafted 6th Rd, #171 Overall in 2018

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Summoned from AHL

RWColorado Avalanche

November 15, 2024

Kovalenko was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

ANALYSIS
Kovalenko was sent down Thursday in what was a paper move as the Avalanche are up against the cap. The 25-year-old has two goals and six points in 17 NHL games this season. He will likely be a bottom-six forward, as the Avs are expected to get top-six forwards Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) back in the lineup Friday.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

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Sent to minors

RWColorado Avalanche

November 14, 2024

Kovalenko was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

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One of each in win

RWColorado Avalanche

November 5, 2024

Kovalenko scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

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Called up from minors

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November 4, 2024

Kovalenko was elevated from AHL Colorado on Monday.

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Sent to AHL

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November 2, 2024

Kovalenko was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

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Gets first career goal

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October 27, 2024

Kovalenko scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

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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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