Highly touted prospect Alexander Nikishin is set to make his NHL debut tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 against the Washington Capitals.

Defenseman Jalen Chatfield will miss tonight's game due to a lower-body injury.

Nikishin, 23, had long been considered one of the best prospects outside of the NHL, setting records and dominating the KHL.

The defenseman will have the chance to prove himself in a high-pressure situation as the Canes look to close out their second-round series in Washington.

The 2020 third-round pick is a towering figure and has all the tools to be successful.

Being paired alongside Dmitry Orlov should also help given the language barrier.

Let's see what the rookie's got.

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