How many Russian players are in the NHL?

The National Hockey League (NHL) boasts a strong international presence, with players from various countries showcasing their skills on the ice. Among these talented athletes, Russian players have established themselves as a significant force in the league.

Currently, there are 62 active Russian players playing in the NHL, making up a notable portion of the league's talent pool. Let's take a closer look at the top five Russian players in terms of career points and learn more about their contributions to the game.

Alexander Ovechkin plays for NHL's Washington Capitals

Position: Forward

GP: 1347 | Goals: 822 | Assists: 663 | Points: 1485

Alexander Ovechkin's electrifying presence and remarkable goal-scoring ability have solidified his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history. As a key member of the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin's contributions to the team and numerous accolades, such as the Rocket Richard Trophies, speaks about his undeniable impact on the game.

Evgeni Malkin - playing for Pittsburgh Penguins

Position: Forward

Evgeni Malkin, a teammate of Ovechkin in the international arena for Russia, has been an integral part of the Pittsburgh Penguins' success. A highly skilled forward with exceptional playmaking abilities, Malkin has consistently been among the league's elite.

Nikita Kucherov - playing for Tampa Bay Lightning

Position: Forward

Nikita Kucherov has become a cornerstone of the Tampa Bay Lightning's potent offense. With his incredible vision and offensive instincts, Kucherov has contributed significantly to the team's success, including multiple deep playoff runs and a Stanley Cup victory.

Artemi Panarin - playing for New York Rangers

Position: Forward

Artemi Panarin has made a significant impact since his arrival. Known for his exceptional speed and playmaking ability, Panarin has excelled for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and currently with the New York Rangers. His offensive creativity and knack for finding the back of the net have made him a fan favorite and a key player.

Vladimir Tarasenko - playing for New York Rangers

Position: Forward

Vladimir Tarasenko is currently playing for the New York Rangers. Possessing a lethal shot and the ability to create scoring chances, Tarasenko has played a vital role in the Blues' success, including their Stanley Cup triumph in 2019.

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List of all active NHL players

With 62 active Russian players currently gracing the NHL, their presence has significantly enriched the league's talent pool. The players have made significant contributions to their respective teams.

S.NO.	Name	Position	GP	Goals	Assists	Points
1	Alexander Ovechkin	F	1347	822	663	1485
2	Evgeni Malkin	F	1063	471	758	1229
3	Nikita Kucherov	F	644	276	453	729
4	Artemi Panarin	F	590	216	445	661
5	Vladimir Tarasenko	F	675	270	304	574
6	Evgeny Kuznetsov	F	680	165	386	551
7	Pavel Buchnevich	F	437	135	203	338
8	Evgeny Dadonov	F	486	131	167	298
9	Dmitry Orlov	D	709	64	209	273
10	Andrei Svechnikov	F	347	112	152	264
11	Vladislav Namestnikov	F	630	115	146	261
12	Mikhail Sergachyov	D	441	46	192	238
13	Kirill Kaprizov	F	203	114	120	234
14	Valeri Nichushkin	F	458	88	133	221
15	Ivan Provorov	D	532	65	152	217
16	Dmitri Kulikov	D	872	45	169	214
17	Ivan Barbashev	F	433	84	110	194
18	Nikita Zadorov	D	567	41	85	126
19	Denis Guryanov	F	280	51	60	111
20	Nikita Zaitsev	D	444	20	91	111
21	Ilya Mikheyev	F	192	49	51	100
22	Alexander Barabanov	F	160	28	66	94
23	Vladislav Gavrikov	D	276	18	64	82
24	Andrei Kuzmenko	F	81	39	35	74
25	Yakov Trenin	F	223	36	29	65
26	Artyom Zub	D	181	12	34	46
27	Evgeny Svechnikov	F	172	20	25	45
28	Alexander Romanov	D	209	6	35	41
29	Ilya Lyubushkin	D	279	5	34	39
30	Vasili Podkolzin	F	118	18	15	33
31	Klim Kostin	F	103	16	16	32
32	Yegor Chinakhov	F	92	11	16	27
33	Kirill Marchenko	F	59	21	4	25
34	Alexei Toropchenko	F	97	12	9	21
35	Andrei Vasilevski	G	425	0	18	18
36	Nikita Soshnikov	F	90	8	8	16
37	Vitaly Kravtsov	F	64	6	6	12
38	Nikolai Knyzhov	D	71	3	8	11
39	Sergei Bobrovsky	G	642	0	10	10
40	Pavel Dorofeyev	F	20	7	2	9
41	Mikhail Maltsev	F	56	6	3	9
42	Anton Khudobin	G	260	0	8	8
43	Semyon Varlamov	G	583	0	8	8
44	Nikita Alexandrov	F	28	3	4	7
45	Daniil Miromanov	F	25	2	5	7
46	Grigory Denisenko	F	26	0	7	7
47	Alexander Alexeyev	D	33	0	5	5
48	Alexandar Georgiev	G	191	0	5	5
49	Yegor Zamula	D	26	0	4	4
50	Nikita Okhotyuk	D	15	2	1	3
51	Ilya Samsonov	G	131	0	3	3
52	Daniil Gushchin	F	2	1	1	2
53	Yegor Sokolov	F	13	1	1	2
54	Igor Shesterkin	G	158	0	2	2
55	Yegor Afanasyev	F	17	1	0	1
56	Daniil Tarasov	G	21	0	1	1
57	Ilya Sorokin	G	136	0	1	1
58	Semyon Der-Arguchintsev	F	1	0	0	0
59	Yaroslav Askarov	G	1	0	0	0
60	Dmitri Samorukov	D	3	0	0	0
61	Ivan Prosvetov	G	13	0	0	0
62	Pyotr Kochetkov	G	27	0	0	0

Note: Data as of 20th June 2023.