Nikolai Kovalenko - NHL News & Rumors

Scores in second game back from IR Kovalenko scored a power-play goal and added four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Kovalenko was playing in his second game back after missing nine contests due to an upper-body injury. While he got the Sharks on the board in the second period with a power-play tally, his second penalty of the game led to the Islanders' fourth goal. Kovalenko shouldn't have trouble sticking in the lineup for the remainder of the season, but he'll likely be in a bottom-six role. He's at six goals, 17 points, 41 shots on net, 69 hits and a minus-8 rating over 47 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pageau, Sorokin lead Islanders to 4-2 win over struggling Sharks

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists, Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to play 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.

Impact Kovalenko has five goals, 16 points and 68 hits in 45 outings between Colorado and San Jose in 2024-25. His return coincidences with Luke Kunin drawing out of the lineup for roster management purposes.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Thursday Kovalenko (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Colorado, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kovalenko would need to be activated off injured reserve before he can draw back into the lineup. He has five goals, 16 points and 68 hits in 45 appearances between Colorado and San Jose this season. Kovalenko's return would likely push Klim Kostin out of the lineup.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks' Warsofsky says he has no problem with Kovalenko, or Russian players SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said he has no issues with Nikolai Kovalenko after t...

FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM

Won't be ready for start of trip Kovalenko (upper body) could return during the middle of the Sharks' seven game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kovalenko's return is not imminent. The Sharks begin a seven-game road trip in Calgary on Sunday, but it sounds like the winger will miss at least a couple more games before he's activated from injured reserve. Kovalenko will bolster the Sharks' bottom six once he's able to rejoin the active roster.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Kovalenko (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact This move frees a roster spot for Ty Dellandrea (upper body) to be activated off injured reserve. Kovalenko won't return until after the 4 Nations Face-Off -- the Sharks first game following the tournament will be Feb. 23 versus Calgary. He has five goals and 16 points in 45 appearances between Colorado and San Jose in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out until after 4 Nations Face-Off Kovalenko (undisclosed) isn't expected to return before the 4 Nations Face-Off, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday.

Impact San Jose's first game after the tournament is set for Feb. 23 versus Calgary. Kovalenko has five goals and 16 points in 45 appearances in 2024-25. The Sharks are down to 11 healthy forwards, though it is possible that Ty Dellandrea (upper body) or Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will be available to return for the Sharks' next clash, which will occur Tuesday against Montreal.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't finish contest Kovalenko (undisclosed) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Kraken.

Impact A reason for Kovalenko's departure from the contest was not made available. He had two PIM in 8:58 of ice time prior to his exit. The Sharks are dealing with a number of absences at forward, so if Kovalenko can't play Tuesday versus the Canadiens, a roster move may be required unless Alexander Wennberg (upper body) or Ty Dellandrea (upper body) can return.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists in loss Kovalenko logged two assists and three hits in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Kovalenko was held off the scoresheet in his return from an upper-body injury Tuesday. He made up for it by assisting on tallies from Walker Duehr and Henry Thrun in this contest. Kovalenko is up to eight points in 14 games, matching his output from 28 outings with the Avalanche to begin the year before he was dealt to the Sharks. The 25-year-old winger has added 37 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-5 rating.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Kovalenko (upper body) will play against Nashville on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Kovalenko will return to the lineup after missing the last six outings. He has five goals, 14 points, 60 hits and 37 shots on net in 40 games between San Jose and Colorado this season. Kovalenko will replace Carl Grundstrom in Tuesday's lineup.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR, ruled out Monday Kovalenko (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday but has been ruled out for Monday's road game against Boston.

Impact Kovalenko practiced for a second consecutive day Sunday and was considered an option for Monday's road matchup. Although he's been activated from injured reserve, he'll be sidelined for at least one more game due to his upper-body injury. Kovalenko appears to be trending in the right direction, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's game in Nashville.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not going on road trip 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.

Impact Kovalenko moved to the IR list 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Kovalenko was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kovalenko's move to injured reserve comes amid a rash of injury-related transactions for the Sharks. The 25-year-old last played Tuesday versus the Golden Knights. He was labeled day-to-day earlier Saturday, so it's possible his stay on IR is a short one.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Kovalenko (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kovalenko will miss his second straight game. He has five goals, 14 points, 60 hits and 37 shots on net through 40 appearances between San Jose and Colorado this season. With Klim Kostin (lower body) and Alexander Wennberg (illness) unavailable to play Saturday, Carl Grundstrom (undisclosed) or Nico Sturm (lower body) could be options to return to the lineup. San Jose may also opt to use seven defensemen due to several injuries to the forward group.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Friday Kovalenko (undisclosed) will not travel with the team to Utah for Friday's game, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kovalenko has a goal and five assists in 12 games with the Sharks, after he was dealt from Colorado in the Mackenzie Blackwood deal Dec. 9. Kovalenko had four goals and eight points in 28 games with the Avalanche before the trade, as he made his NHL debut this season. Kovalenko could return as early as Saturday as the Sharks are home to Minnesota.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

First goal in teal Kovalenko scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 win over New Jersey.

Impact Kovalenko's goal was his first for San Jose since he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 9. He drove the net and fired low through Jacob Markstrom after taking a pass from Willian Eklund. Kovalenko had eight points (four goals, four assists) in 28 games with the Avs, and he's already put up six (one goal, five assists) in 11 contests with the Sharks. But don't get too hyped on Kovalenko yet. He started hot once he arrived in California, but had gone six games without a point before Saturday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolai Kovalenko scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Nikolai Kovalenko scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Garners another helper Kovalenko provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Kovalenko has five assists over his last three games. It's taken him virtually no time at all to settle into a middle-six role since he was traded to the Sharks from the Avalanche. The 25-year-old winger is up to 13 points, 29 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-5 rating over 32 appearances this season, but it looks like his ceiling is much higher in San Jose, making him an option in deeper fantasy formats for now.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lends assist in loss Kovalenko logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Kovalenko is fitting right in with the Sharks, earning four assists over his first three games since he was traded from the Avalanche. The 25-year-old has filled a second-line role with his new team, and while the Sharks don't boast a great offense, it's more of an opportunity than he got regularly in Colorado. Kovalenko has a total of 12 points, 29 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-5 rating through 31 appearances as a rookie this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers Thursday Kovalenko distributed three assists Thursday in a 4-3 win over St. Louis.

Impact Kovalenko recorded his first three-point outing of the campaign Thursday, and it came in just his second game with his new club. The 25-year-old skated on the top line with Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli, and Kovalenko's ice time increased from 9:23 in his first game with the Sharks on Tuesday to 13:18 in Thursday's victory. Kovalenko will certainly be a name to keep an eye on if he can maintain a top-six role, and he could be an option on the man advantage Saturday against Utah if Klim Kostin (undisclosed) is unable to suit up. The left-shot winger Kovalenko is up to four goals and 11 points through 30 appearances (28 with Colorado).

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could suit up Tuesday Kovalenko (undisclosed) will be available to play in Tuesday's road game versus the Hurricanes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kovalenko was acquired by the Sharks in a trade with the Avalanche on Monday. The 25-year-old wasn't able to participate in the club's morning skate, but head coach Ryan Warsofsky said that Kovalenko will be an option at even strength and on the man advantage against the Hurricanes. Kovalenko will almost certainly be in the lineup if Klim Kostin (lower body), who is a game-time decision Tuesday, is unable play. Kovalenko accumulated four goals and four helpers over 28 games with Colorado.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flipped in trade Kovalenko (undisclosed) was sent to San Jose from Colorado on Monday, along with Alexandar Georgiev, a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in a swap for Mackenzie Bl...

Impact Kovalenko will join a strong young core of forwards in San Jose after logging 28 games for the Avalanche this season. In those outings, the 25-year-old winger notched four goals on 27 shots, four assists and 34 hits while averaging 12:00 of ice time. While Kovalenko was originally ruled out against New Jersey on Sunday with an undisclosed injury, it's possible the team was simply holding him out of action while it finalized this move.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up in New Jersey Kovalenko (undisclosed) will not be available for Sunday's road matchup with the Devils, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Kovalenko will miss his first game of the season. The 25-year-old didn't play in the final 15:31 of Saturday's 2-1 win over Detroit after blocking a shot, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. Kovalenko will be replaced in the lineup by Nikita Prishchepov.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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