Oryol hockey player Nikishin played against Ovechkin

Russian Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin played against Ovechkin. On the night of June 16, the Oryol native made his debut in the National Hockey League. As reported by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Oryol Region, the former captain of St. Petersburg SKA was included in the Carolina roster for the fifth game of the second round of the playoffs against Washington, where the legendary Alexander Ovechkin plays. His game number is 21.

Alexander Nikishin had two shots on goal, received a two-minute penalty in the second period, made two hits and spent 10:33 on the ice.

By the way, the meeting took place in the capital of the United States of America. Carolina won. The result of the match was 3:1.