NHL Player News - Injury

Nikolai Kovalenko Out Indefinitely Due to Upper-Body Injury as of January 31, 2025

Nikolai Kovalenko of the San Jose Sharks is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not be available to play. He is out indefinitely, as of January 31, 2025.

Nikolai Kovalenko has played 45 games this season, starting in 8 of them. He has scored 5 goals, which ranks him 71st among right wingers in the league. Kovalenko has also recorded 11 assists, placing him 48th among right wingers.

This season, he has a total of 16 points, ranking 61st among right wingers. He has taken 40 shots on goal, which ranks 79th among his peers. Kovalenko has recorded at least one assist in 1 out of 45 games, showing limited offensive contribution this season.

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