Nikita Nesterenko
Anaheim Ducks · Center
Profile
- Position
- Center
- Number
- #13
- Born
- September 10, 2001 · Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Age
- 25 years old
- Height
- 6′2″ (188 cm)
- Weight
- 206 lb (93 kg)
- Shoots
- left
- Draft
2019, MIN, round 6, pick 17 (172nd overall)- Nationality
- United States (by country of birth)
Season stats
- GPGames playedOfficial regular season games he played.
- 11
- GGoalsGoals scored. A shootout goal does not count.
- 2
- AAssistsAssists on his team’s goals.
- 1
- PTSPointsGoals plus assists.
- 3
- +/-Plus-minusGoals for minus goals against while he is on the ice, at even strength or shorthanded.
- +1
- SOGShots on goalShots on target, goals included.
- 13
- PPGPower play goalsGoals scored while his team has an extra player.
- 0
- HITHitsBody checks given.
- 30
- BLKBlocked shotsOpponents’ shots blocked.
- 2
Projected full season
- Pool pts Pool points we project for the full season, already scored and to come, points format: 1 pt per goal and per assist, goalies 2 pts per win, 1 pt per overtime loss and 2 pts per shutout.
- 14.8 52 games, 7.4 goals, 7.5 assists
- Rest of season
- 11.8 41 games left, 0.29 pool pts per game
Our model’s projection, checked on the whole 2025-2026 season: production per game and expected games from his team’s schedule. Our method
📈 Our read on his season
- Projected pool points
- 15 3 so far · 12 to come
- Likely range (80%)
- 10 to 19 Confidence low
- Current pace
- 14 1 below the projection
Current pace carries his production per game over the games we expect him to play. The projection blends this season with the previous ones. The range covers 8 seasons out of 10 given how much his games vary, his health and his role.
* This season: our projection, the vertical line showing its 80% range.
Compared with his last seasons
| SeasonThe season, from fall to spring. | Games playedOfficial regular season games he played. | GoalsGoals scored. A shootout goal does not count. | AssistsAssists on his team’s goals. | PointsGoals plus assists. | Pool pointsPool points for the season under the default scoring. For this season, our projection. | Pool points per gamePool points divided by games played. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (projected) | 52 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 0.29 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0.31 |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0.30 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
Pool points under the default scoring: 1 point per goal and per assist, 2 per win and per shutout, 1 per overtime loss.
Last 10 games
| DateThe day of the game. | OpponentThe opposing team. "at" marks a road game. | GoalsGoals scored. A shootout goal does not count. | AssistsAssists on his team’s goals. | PointsGoals plus assists. | Shots on goalShots on target, goals included. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | VAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | at PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | at NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 20 | at NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 16 | BOS | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 13 | CGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 10 | at CGY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 9 | at WPG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 7 | EDM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 4 | FLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regular season career
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| SeasonThe season, from fall to spring. | TeamThe team he played for that season, with a link to its page when it is in the NHL. | LeagueThe league of that season: NHL, minor league, junior, college or international tournament. | Games playedGames played in that league that season. | GoalsGoals scored. | AssistsAssists. | PointsGoals plus assists. | Plus/minusGoals for minus goals against while he is on the ice, at even strength or shorthanded. | Penalty minutesMinutes spent in the penalty box. | Power play goalsGoals scored while his team has an extra player. | Shorthanded goalsGoals scored while his team is a player short. | Game winning goalsThe goal that puts his team one ahead of the opponent’s final total. | ShotsShots on target, goals included. | Shooting percentageGoals divided by shots, as a percentage. | Average time on ice per gameTime on the ice per game, in minutes and seconds. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | Connecticut Yankees | Brick Invitational | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 | New York Jr. Islanders | QC Int PW | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2015-16 | Connecticut Oilers 14U AAA | AYHL 14U | 22 | 11 | 4 | 15 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2016-17 | Team Columbia | USA-S15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2016-17 | The Lawrenceville School | USHS-Prep | 29 | 4 | 10 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2017-18 | Mercer Chiefs 16U AAA | AYHL 16U | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2017-18 | New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U AAA | AYHL 16U | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2017-18 | The Lawrenceville School | USHS-Prep | 26 | 7 | 13 | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018-19 | Team Royal | USA-S17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018-19 | New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U AAA 2 | AYHL 18U | 10 | 12 | 12 | 24 | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018-19 | New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U Show 1 | ECEL 18U | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018-19 | The Lawrenceville School | USHS-Prep | 31 | 30 | 29 | 59 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2019-20 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 56 | 20 | 36 | 56 | – | 29 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2020-21 | Boston College | NCAA | 24 | 8 | 11 | 19 | +12 | 18 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2021-22 | Boston College | NCAA | 37 | 7 | 17 | 24 | +7 | 50 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2022-23 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4.3 | 13:17 |
| 2022-23 | Boston College | NCAA | 36 | 13 | 21 | 34 | +6 | 18 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2023-24 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14.3 | 11:31 |
| 2023-24 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 70 | 16 | 21 | 37 | +6 | 38 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2023-24 | Team Broadway | JPL-Pro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024-25 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 20 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 | 10:19 |
| 2024-25 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 50 | 13 | 21 | 34 | +1 | 36 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024-25 | 43 Oak Foundation | JPL-Pro | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 29 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 3.2 | 12:15 |
| 2025-26 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 35 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -7 | 22 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025-26 | 43 Oak Foundation | JPL-Pro | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2026-27 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15.4 | 12:01 |
| NHL totals | NHL | 71 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 9.6 | 11:47 |
Playoff career
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| SeasonThe season, from fall to spring. | TeamThe team he played for that season, with a link to its page when it is in the NHL. | LeagueThe league of that season: NHL, minor league, junior, college or international tournament. | Games playedGames played in that league that season. | GoalsGoals scored. | AssistsAssists. | PointsGoals plus assists. | Plus/minusGoals for minus goals against while he is on the ice, at even strength or shorthanded. | Penalty minutesMinutes spent in the penalty box. | Power play goalsGoals scored while his team has an extra player. | Shorthanded goalsGoals scored while his team is a player short. | Game winning goalsThe goal that puts his team one ahead of the opponent’s final total. | ShotsShots on target, goals included. | Shooting percentageGoals divided by shots, as a percentage. | Average time on ice per gameTime on the ice per game, in minutes and seconds. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | Connecticut Yankees | Brick Invitational | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 | New York Jr. Islanders | QC Int PW | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2013-14 | Connecticut Oil Kings | QC Int PW AA Elite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2019-20 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024-25 | 43 Oak Foundation | JPL-Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025-26 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
🏆 NHL awards and honours
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