Chibrikov scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
The 21-year-old winger has made two appearances for the Jets and has registered three points, so he's made a strong impact with the NHL club. Chibrikov remains a prospect, but he's making an early case to remain in the lineup if he can maintain his production.
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Jets' Nikita Chibrikov: Pots first goal of season
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Chibrikov scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Bruins.
In his 2024-25 debut for the Jets, the 21-year-old helped set up an Alex Iafallo tally as part of a five-goal eruption by Winnipeg in the third period, then potted the final marker of the game himself after a Bruins giveaway in their own zone inside the last four minutes. It was Chibrikov's first NHL goal this season and the second of his career, and while the power-play shifts are nice to see, the fact that they came in a rout suggests he isn't likely to see regular duty on the man advantage quite yet. The 2021 second-round pick had five goals and 13 points in 19 AHL games prior to his promotion Monday, and if he stays productive he could settle into a middle-six role.
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Jets' Nikita Chibrikov: Recalled by Winnipeg
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Chibrikov was recalled by the Jets on Monday.
Chibrikov was sent to AHL Manitoba ahead of the regular season, and he's racked up five goals and eight assists over 19 appearances with the Moose to begin the year. He hasn't yet appeared in the NHL this year and made just one appearance for Winnipeg last season, but he'll join the Jets after Brad Lambert was sent down Monday.
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Jets' Nikita Chibrikov: Assigned to Manitoba
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Chibrikov was assigned to AHL Manitoba on Monday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
Chibrikov made just one NHL appearance last year and scored a goal while logging 11:03 of ice time. He'll head to the minors ahead of the 2024-25 regular season and should spend most of the year in the AHL.
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Jets' Nikita Chibrikov: Returned to AHL
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Chibrikov was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Friday.
Chibrikov was recalled as the Jets decided to rest eight regulars for their season finale versus Vancouver on Thursday. Chibrikov made the most of his NHL debut, scoring the game-winner in a 4-2 win. Chibrikov had 17 goals and 46 points in 69 AHL games before his recall. Look for Chibrikov to get a good chance during training camp to make the Jets' squad in 2024-25.
