Novikov, Nikita #74 (D) - Buffalo Sabres - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 209 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: July 25, 2003
Age: 22
Birthplace: Moscow,, None
Salary: $0.868M
Cap Hit: $0.868M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
June 29, 2026 Novikov will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Sabres, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. - Novikov spent most of the 2025-26 season with AHL Rochester, where he recorded six goals, 12 assists and 44 PIM across 50 regular-season appearances. He also had two helpers over 19 contests between the regular season and playoffs on a loan with AHL Ontario. He hasn't yet made his NHL debut and will have an opportunity to test the open market during the offseason. None
Dec. 10, 2025 Novikov scored twice in AHL Rochester's 6-1 win over Belleville on Wednesday. - Novikov had just one helper over his previous five games. The defenseman is at three goals, nine points, a plus-9 rating and 32 PIM through 25 appearances in his third AHL campaign. He had a total of 43 points over 133 contests in his first two seasons with Rochester, but he's tracking a little better this year. None

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Date Game Date Location Result Property From To
May 2 2026 03:07 EDT May 1 2026 19:30 EDT at BOS W 4-1 first_round 0 1
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2026-06-29 analysis Novikov spent most of the 2025-26 season with AHL Rochester, where he recorded six goals, 12 assists and 44 PIM across 50 regular-season appearances. He also had two helpers over 19 contests between the regular season and playoffs on a loan with AHL Ontario. He hasn't yet made his NHL debut and will have an opportunity to test the open market during the offseason.
2026-06-29 update Novikov will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Sabres, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
2025-12-11 analysis Novikov had just one helper over his previous five games. The defenseman is at three goals, nine points, a plus-9 rating and 32 PIM through 25 appearances in his third AHL campaign. He had a total of 43 points over 133 contests in his first two seasons with Rochester, but he's tracking a little better this year.
2025-12-11 update Novikov scored twice in AHL Rochester's 6-1 win over Belleville on Wednesday.
2025-09-19 Weight 196 lb 209 lb
2025-09-19 Jersey Number 91 74
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.868M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.868M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Buffalo Sabres