Nikolai Kovalenko

Nikolai Kovalenko

25-Year-Old Right WingRW
San Jose Sharks
IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 1/23/2025
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.
Not going on road trip
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
January 13, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) won't accompany the Sharks on the team's upcoming five-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko moved to injured reserve before Saturday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota, making him ineligible to play against Detroit on Tuesday. However, he could miss four more games if he doesn't join his teammates on the road. Kovalenko has five goals, 14 points, 60 hits and 37 shots on net through 40 appearances between San Jose and Colorado this season. Due to Kovalenko's absence, Ty Dellandrea has played in the last two contests.
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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:
    12:12
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:43
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:02
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
12:00
0:40
0:00
2024–25
12:12
0:43
0:02
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Lands on injured reserve
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
January 11, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
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Remains day-to-day
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
January 11, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
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Not available Friday
RWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
January 9, 2025
Kovalenko (undisclosed) will not travel with the team to Utah for Friday's game. reports. According to coach Ryan Warsofsky, the forward is dealing with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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First goal in teal
RWSan Jose Sharks
January 4, 2025
Kovalenko scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 win over New Jersey.
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Garners another helper
RWSan Jose Sharks
December 17, 2024
Kovalenko provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
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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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