Nikolai Kovalenko

Nikolai Kovalenko

25-Year-Old Right WingRW
San Jose Sharks
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.
Lends assist Friday
RWSan Jose Sharks
April 11, 2025
Kovalenko logged an assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko has a goal and two assists during a three-game point streak since he got back in the lineup following a six-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old winger is now at 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists), 44 shots on net, 79 hits and a minus-5 rating over 54 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche. He's getting top-six minutes late in 2024-25, so he may be worth streaming for fantasy managers looking for a boost over the final week of the season.
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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:
    12:40
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:03
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
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12:40
1:03
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Pots goal in overtime loss
RWSan Jose Sharks
April 9, 2025
Kovalenko scored a goal, added two hits and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.
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Picks up assist in loss
RWSan Jose Sharks
April 8, 2025
Kovalenko recorded an assist and three hits in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.
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Scores in second game back from IR
RWSan Jose Sharks
March 9, 2025
Kovalenko scored a power-play goal and added four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
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Good to play
RWSan Jose Sharks
March 6, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Thursday versus Colorado, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
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Likely to return Thursday
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Upper Body
March 6, 2025
Kovalenko (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Colorado, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
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Unhappy with season
RWSan Jose Sharks
April 17, 2025
Kovalenko, a pending restricted free agent, was not happy with his usage with the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko combined for 20 points over 57 games between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season, but he wasn't happy in a bottom-six role after he was traded to San Jose. He was also a healthy scratch on occasion. General manager Mike Grier will have his hands full if he wants to keep Kovalenko around for 2025-26. He played in the KHL last year and could return to his native Russia if the Sharks try to play hardball with him.
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