Nesterenko scored a goal and added three hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Blues.
The goal was Nesterenko's first point in three games since he joined the NHL roster. He's added eight hits, two shots on net and a minus-1 rating while playing on the fourth line. He's scored one goal in each of the last three seasons over a total of 15 contests. Nesterenko is still young enough to show some potential, but it'll be tough for him to do so without a larger role.
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Ducks' Nikita Nesterenko: Up from AHL
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Nesterenko was called up by Anaheim on Wednesday.
Nesterenko has five goals and 12 points in 29 outings with AHL San Diego in 2024-25. He hasn't played for Anaheim yet this season, but he's collected two goals in 12 career NHL appearances.
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Ducks' Nikita Nesterenko: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Nesterenko was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Wednesday.
The Ducks are off until Friday versus Calgary, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Nesterenko back with the big club ahead of that contest. The 22-year-old winger has picked up one goal through three top-level appearances this season.
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Ducks' Nikita Nesterenko: Recalled from AHL
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Nesterenko was called up from AHL San Diego on Friday, according to Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.
Nesterenko has spent the entire season in the at the AHL level, scoring 15 goals while adding 18 assists in 63 appearances. He played nine games with the Ducks last season -- after finishing three seasons at Boston College -- scoring once at the NHL level. He could play Friday versus Seattle, as Mason McTavish is questionable with a lower-body injury.
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Ducks' Nikita Nesterenko: Sent to minors
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Nesterenko was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Wednesday.
Nesterenko was unable to make Anaheim's Opening Night roster out of training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get summoned by the Ducks during the campaign. The 22-year-old had 13 goals and 34 points in 36 NCAA games with Boston College in 2022-23. He also recorded a goal in nine outings with the Ducks.
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Ducks' Nikita Nesterenko: Nets first pro goal
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Nesterenko scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.
This was Nesterenko's third NHL appearance after signing out of Boston College. The 21-year-old winger has produced six shots on net while filling a middle-six role as he gets a late-season audition with the Ducks. He may have some appeal as a budget option in DFS down the stretch, but playing in a weak offense limits his rest-of-season potential.
