Miftakhov, Amir #35 (G) - Carolina Hurricanes - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 182 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: April 26, 2000
Age: 25
Birthplace: Kazan,, None
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 6
Draft Pick: 186
Draft Year: 2020
Rookie Year: 2020
Draft Team: TB

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GS W L OTL GA SV SV% SO A P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Update

Miftakhov recorded a 20-save shutout in AHL Chicago's 3-0 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.

Analysis

This was Miftakhov's 50th career AHL game. He's up to 12-8-7 with a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 28 outings this season, which includes a pair of shutouts. Miftakhov and Cayden Primeau will handle the goaltending for the Wolves without having to interrupt the team's rhythm, as the Hurricanes already have three goalies on their NHL roster for the playoffs.

Date News Advice
April 18, 2026 Miftakhov recorded a 20-save shutout in AHL Chicago's 3-0 win over Milwaukee on Saturday. - This was Miftakhov's 50th career AHL game. He's up to 12-8-7 with a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 28 outings this season, which includes a pair of shutouts. Miftakhov and Cayden Primeau will handle the goaltending for the Wolves without having to interrupt the team's rhythm, as the Hurricanes already have three goalies on their NHL roster for the playoffs. None
Nov. 8, 2025 Miftakhov posted a 25-save shutout in AHL Chicago's 4-0 win over Iowa on Saturday. - This was a timely shutout for Miftakhov, as the Hurricanes reclaimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Primeau didn't receive a claim from any other team, so he will be joining the Wolves, but Miftakhov probably won't be fully pushed aside. Through six outings, Miftakhov has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.65 GAA and an .897 save percentage. However, with Brandon Bussi in the NHL alongside Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov, Miftakhov is no higher than fifth on the Hurricanes' organizational depth chart in goal. None
Sept. 28, 2025 Miftakhov has been assigned to AHL Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Miftakhov is back in North America on a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes after spending the past three years in the KHL. The 25-year-old seems to be the fourth-string goaltender on the organization's depth chart, so he will likely spend the vast majority of the season with Chicago. He posted a 13-11-3 record, 2.18 GAA and .927 save percentage in 30 regular-season games with Ak Bars Kazan last year. None
Sept. 26, 2025 Miftakhov will start in Friday's road preseason game versus the Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Miftakhov struggled in his first preseason action, allowing three goals on seven shots. The 25-year-old netminder will likely begin the year with AHL Chicago unless Pyotr Kochetkov's (undisclosed) injury lingers into the regular season. None
July 1, 2025 Miftakhov signed a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia. - Miftakhov posted a 13-11-3 record with a 2.18 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 30 games with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL in 2024-25. He will probably spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, but an injury to Frederik Andersen or Pyotr Kochetkov could open the door for Miftakhov to see NHL action. None
July 1, 2022 Miftakhov was waived unconditionally for the purpose of terminating his contract Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Miftakhov, who was selected by the Lightning in the sixth round of the 2020 Entry Draft, may have requested that his contract be terminated in order to continue his playing career back in his native Russia. The 22-year-old netminder spent most of the 2021-22 season in the minors, going 7-8-4 while posting a 3.03 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 22 appearances. None
Dec. 26, 2021 Miftakhov is one of three AHL goalies that may dress for the Lightning for Tuesday's game. - Both Andrei Vasilevskiy and Brian Elliott are in COVID-19 protocols and that leaves AHLers Miftakhov, Hugo Alnefelt and Maxime Lagace as possible starters. Miftakhov could have the inside tract given his stronger save percentage (.907 compared to .864 and .861, respectively). None

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Date Opponent State Season
Apr 20 2026 19:30 EDT OTT Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 23 2026 19:30 EDT at OTT Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 25 2026 15:00 EDT at OTT Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-04-19 analysis This was Miftakhov's 50th career AHL game. He's up to 12-8-7 with a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 28 outings this season, which includes a pair of shutouts. Miftakhov and Cayden Primeau will handle the goaltending for the Wolves without having to interrupt the team's rhythm, as the Hurricanes already have three goalies on their NHL roster for the playoffs.
2026-04-19 update Miftakhov recorded a 20-save shutout in AHL Chicago's 3-0 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.
2025-11-09 analysis This was a timely shutout for Miftakhov, as the Hurricanes reclaimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Primeau didn't receive a claim from any other team, so he will be joining the Wolves, but Miftakhov probably won't be fully pushed aside. Through six outings, Miftakhov has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.65 GAA and an .897 save percentage. However, with Brandon Bussi in the NH
2025-11-09 update Miftakhov posted a 25-save shutout in AHL Chicago's 4-0 win over Iowa on Saturday.
2025-09-28 analysis Miftakhov is back in North America on a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes after spending the past three years in the KHL. The 25-year-old seems to be the fourth-string goaltender on the organization's depth chart, so he will likely spend the vast majority of the season with Chicago. He posted a 13-11-3 record, 2.18 GAA and .927 save percentage in 30 regular-season games with Ak Bars K
2025-09-28 update Miftakhov has been assigned to AHL Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
2025-09-28 prospect No Yes
2025-09-26 analysis Miftakhov struggled in his first preseason action, allowing three goals on seven shots. The 25-year-old netminder will likely begin the year with AHL Chicago unless Pyotr Kochetkov's (undisclosed) injury lingers into the regular season.
2025-09-26 update Miftakhov will start in Friday's road preseason game versus the Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
2025-09-19 Weight 172 lb 182 lb
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-07-01 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-01 Franchise 2025 2025 Raleigh Hurricanes