Chaos Ensues Between Senators, Hurricanes After Kleven's Hit on Nikishin

Alexander Nikishin knocked out by huge Tyler Kleven hit in Game 4 of Hurricanes-Senators series

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin learned an unfortunate lesson on Saturday. The rookie defender made the mistake of watching an attempted pass in his own end and paid a devastating price, issued to him by Ottawa Senators rearguard Tyler Kleven. Kleven bulldozed the unsuspecting blueliner with a massive hit along the boards. Nikishin appeared to be knocked unconscious by the sheer force of the blow, lying motionless on the ice b…

Tyler Kleven takes out Alexander Nikishin in Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes likely won't be seeing defenseman Alexander Nikishin back on the ice any time soon.On Saturday, during Game 4 of the opening round series between the Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators, Nikishin was on the receiving end of a heavy hit that appeared to launch him into outer space. The Hurricanes defenseman was making a play on the puck along the boards when Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven saw an opportunity to deliver a punis…

Alexander Nikishin Leaves Game With Injury

Despite earning the sweep over the Ottawa Senators earlier today, it’s not all good news for the Carolina Hurricanes. Defenseman Alexander Nikishin exited the game early after being on the receiving end of a huge hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven. Nikishin finished the game with one shot, two blocked shots, and one hit across 5:16 of ice time. Before leaving today’s contest, he had averaged over 20 minutes through the first three games o…

Chaos ensues between Senators, Hurricanes after Kleven's hit on Nikishin