Nikolai Kovalenko

25-Year-Old Right WingRW
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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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Prospect
Shoots Left
Height 5'10"
DOB 10/17/1999
Born Raleigh, North Carolina
Drafted 6th Rd, #171 Overall in 2018
$Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Avalanche in July of 2023.
Finds back of net Friday
RWColorado Avalanche
November 16, 2024
Kovalenko scored his third goal of the season Friday in a 5-2 loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
Kovalenko got on the board with an even-strength tally in the second period, but that was the last of Colorado's offensive output for the night. The 25-year-old added two shots, two hits, and a plus-2 rating in a team-low 6:31 of ice time. The 2018 sixth-round pick is slotting in on the fourth line, and he's up to three goals, four assists and a minus-4 rating through 18 contests.
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  • Average Power Play TOI:
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Summoned from AHL
RWColorado Avalanche
November 15, 2024
Kovalenko was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.
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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
RWColorado Avalanche
November 4, 2024
Kovalenko was elevated from AHL Colorado on Monday.
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Sent to AHL
RWColorado Avalanche
November 2, 2024
Kovalenko was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.
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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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