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Nikolai Kovalenko
| Position | Right Wing / Left Wing | Current Team | |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | |
| Height | 5'10" | Expires | |
| Weight (lbs) | 180 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | |
| Age | 25 (Oct 17, 1999) | Expiry Status | |
| Drafted | 2018, Round 6, Overall 171 (COL) |
News and Opinions
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Dutch Winger Leaves NHL, Signs In KHL at Yahoo Sports (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
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Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Round up; Halak Retires; Crosby’s Future at Colorado Hockey Now (Fri Jul 18, 2025)
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Sharks retain rights to 3 RFA's, let disgruntled player hit free agency at Blades of Teal (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
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How the Sharks should handle their pending free agents at Blades of Teal (Thu Jun 19, 2025)
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Devils Drop 3-2 Heart-Breaker to San Jose for Fourth-Straight Loss at Devils Army (Sun Jan 5, 2025)
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2025 | San Jose Sharks | Activated from IR | |
| Jan 11, 2025 | San Jose Sharks | Placed on IR | |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Traded to San Jose Sharks | |
| Dec 9, 2024 | San Jose Sharks | Acquired from Colorado Avalanche | |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2014-15 | Russia U16 | Lokomotiv-2004 Yaroslavl U16 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 16 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Russia U16 Finals | Lokomotiv-2004 Yaroslavl U16 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +7 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | MHL | Loko Yaroslavl | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WHC-17 | Russia U17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WJAC-19 | Russia U18 |WJAC-19| | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Russia U17 | Lokomotiv-2004 Yaroslavl U17 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | JCWC | Loko Yaroslavl | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | MHL | Loko Yaroslavl | 35 | 3 | 11 | 14 | +7 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 12 | |||||||
| 2016-17 | NMHL | Loko-76 Yaroslavl | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +4 | 6 | |||||||
| 2017-18 | KHL | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 4 | +1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | MHL | Loko Yaroslavl | 33 | 10 | 21 | 31 | +20 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 12 | +5 | 22 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | NMHL | Loko-76 Yaroslavl | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | KHL | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 33 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-20 | Russia U20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | JCWC | Loko Yaroslavl | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | MHL | Loko Yaroslavl | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +4 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | KHL | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 54 | 10 | 12 | 22 | +14 | 26 | 6 | -4 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | JCWC | Loko Yaroslavl | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | KHL | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 41 | 6 | 5 | 11 | +17 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2020-21 | EHT | Russia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | KHL | Ak Bars Kazan | 29 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +5 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | |||||||
| 2022-23 | KHL | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 56 | 21 | 33 | 54 | +10 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 8 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.0 | 6:48 | |||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | KHL | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 42 | 11 | 24 | 35 | +5 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 | |||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 10 | 27 | 14.8 | 12:00 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 29 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 6 | 18 | 16.7 | 12:40 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 57 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -9 | 16 | 45 | 15.6 | 12:20 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.0 | 6:48 | ||||||
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | SJS | 29 | 325:23 | 0.37 | 1.48 | 1.84 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 16.67 | 11.09 | 5.58 | 0.00 | 5.26 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 28 | 297:40 | 0.00 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.42 | -0.42 | 0.00 | 10.30 | -10.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | COL, SJS | 57 | 623:03 | 0.19 | 1.16 | 1.35 | 0.33 | -0.13 | 6.25 | 10.59 | -4.34 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | SJS | 29 | 325:23 | 32.64 | 2.58 | 1.91 | 44.44 | 2.77 | 2.92 | 48.28 | 39.51 | -0.16 | 0.06 | -2.38 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 28 | 297:40 | 42.93 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 37.29 | 3.43 | 2.15 | 41.38 | 52.19 | -0.19 | -0.17 | -0.07 |
| 2024-25 | COL, SJS | 57 | 623:03 | 37.56 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 41.02 | 3.08 | 2.55 | 44.83 | 45.35 | -0.18 | -0.04 | -1.58 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% | 2021-22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2022-23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2023-24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 22.2 | 0.5 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 81.2 | 50.9 | 17.6 | 32.4 | 50.0 | 40.7 | 18.4 | 40.9 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Smith, W | Celebrini, M | SJS | 63:34 | 4.72 | 3.78 | 55.56 | 2.11 | 3.20 | 39.79 | 0.22 | 0.36 | -0.17 |
| 2024-25 | Mittelstadt, C | O'Connor, L | COL | 52:16 | 3.44 | 3.44 | 50.00 | 1.97 | 1.98 | 49.84 | -0.66 | -0.35 | -3.20 |
| 2024-25 | Toffoli, T | Celebrini, M | SJS | 50:50 | 3.54 | 2.36 | 60.00 | 2.56 | 3.28 | 43.76 | 0.70 | 0.39 | 4.77 |
| 2024-25 | Wennberg, A | Kunin, L | SJS | 29:46 | 0.00 | 4.03 | 0.00 | 1.09 | 2.15 | 33.58 | -1.02 | -0.86 | -7.64 |
| 2024-25 | Mittelstadt, C | Ivan, I | COL | 28:37 | 0.00 | 2.10 | 0.00 | 2.38 | 1.48 | 61.59 | -0.09 | -1.09 | 12.61 |
| 2024-25 | Toffoli, T | Wennberg, A | SJS | 25:39 | 2.34 | 4.68 | 33.33 | 1.49 | 3.19 | 31.91 | -0.46 | 0.33 | -8.64 |
| 2024-25 | Nichushkin, V | Mittelstadt, C | COL | 24:25 | 0.00 | 7.37 | 0.00 | 2.56 | 3.02 | 45.94 | 0.02 | 0.66 | -5.93 |
| 2024-25 | Rantanen, M | Mittelstadt, C | COL | 24:13 | 4.96 | 2.48 | 66.67 | 2.16 | 1.86 | 53.65 | -0.40 | -0.61 | 2.83 |
| 2024-25 | Wood, M | Kelly, P | COL | 22:28 | 5.34 | 2.67 | 66.67 | 3.22 | 2.62 | 55.11 | 1.09 | 0.14 | 8.93 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
Previous Contracts
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 23 | $896,250 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2024-25 | 24 | $896,250 | $925,000 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $57,500 | $185,000 | $1,607,500 | $1,792,500 | $140,000 |
Signed: July 25, 2023
Team: Colorado Avalanche
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)