| Sept. 27, 2024 |
Knyzhov was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Penguins on Friday, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. - Knyzhov had three goals, 14 points and 24 PIM in 40 contests with AHL San Jose in 2023-24. He also recorded an assist across 10 games with the Sharks. He might still land a two-way contract somewhere, but Knyzhov will almost certainly start 2024-25 in the minors. |
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| Aug. 22, 2024 |
Knyzhov will join the Penguins on a professional tryout, the team announced Thursday. - Knyzhov was bought out of his contract by the Sharks in June with a year remaining on that deal. Over the course of the last two seasons, the 26-year-old blueliner saw action in just 22 NHL contests, registering one goal, one assist and 16 shots to go with 24 hits and 33 blocks. At this point, Knyzhov likely faces an uphill battle to secure a spot in the Penguins' lineup and figures to have to edge out the likes of Sebastian Aho, Ryan Shea and youngster Owen Pickering. |
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| June 29, 2024 |
The Sharks placed Knyzhov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract Saturday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. - Kynzhov has one year remaining on a two-year contract. The Sharks will save $933,333 this season and add $466,667 to their 2025-26 salary cap. Kynzhov managed only one assist in 10 regular-season appearances for the Sharks in 2023-24 as well as three goals and 14 points in 40 games with AHL San Jose. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Knyzhov was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Knyzhov has been a healthy scratch for the last five games. The 25-year-old defenseman has one assist in 10 games this season and will be sent to AHL San Jose, should he pass through waivers. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Knyzhov earned an assist in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Predators. - Knyzhov is picking up meaningful ice time (19:33 through four games) while Jacob MacDonald tends to an undisclosed injury, plus the former is averaging 0:52 on the power play. A powerful defenseman listed at 6-foot-3 and 222 pounds, Knyzhov is someone to keep an eye on in case he ends up carving out a larger role, but for now, he's merely a depth option. |
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| April 9, 2023 |
Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday. - Knyzhov has recorded one goal, 11 blocked shots and eight hits in nine NHL outings this season. He could replace Marc-Edouard Vlasic (lower body) in the lineup Monday against Winnipeg. |
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| March 29, 2023 |
Knyzhov signed a two-year contract extension with San Jose on Wednesday. - Knyzhov has an assist in 13 AHL games with the Barracuda this season. He's also provided a goal and eight PIM in nine appearances with the Sharks in 2022-23. The 25-year-old defenseman was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing his current one-year, two-way deal. |
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| March 25, 2023 |
Knyzhov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Saturday, - Knyzhov played the last nine games with the Sharks after being recalled from the minors March 5. He spent all of the 2021-22 season on the sidelines due to a groin injury, missed the first half of this season after offseason Achilles surgery. He will get in some much needed playing time in the AHL. |
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| Feb. 5, 2023 |
Knyzhov (Achilles) was activated from injured reserve and subsequently assigned to the AHL on Sunday. - Knyzhov will remain with AHL San Jose after returning from offseason Achilles surgery. The 24-year-old defenseman last saw NHL action in 2020-21, recording two goals and eight assists in 56 games. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Knyzhov (Achilles) practiced with the Sharks on Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery in August, per Colton Pankiw of San Jose Hockey Now. - Knyzhov took part in drills, though he did wear a no-contact jersey. While this is an encouraging step in his recovery, there is no timetable for his return. The 24-year-old hasn't played yet in 2022-23, and he missed the full 2021-22 campaign due to a groin injury. |
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| Nov. 14, 2022 |
Knyzhov (Achilles) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly. - Knyzhov recently got back on the ice to skate but he doesn't appear to be close to a return just yet. The 24-year-old missed the entire 2021-22 campaign and has undergone two surgeries since the 2021 preseason. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Knyzhov (Achilles) skated Tuesday, getting on the ice for the first time since his August surgery, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - This is a good first step for Knyzhov, who has not played since the 2020-21 season due to various injuries. The 24-year-old defenseman still has a long way to go before he can return -- he's likely a minimum of three months away from suiting up, though head coach David Quinn said Knyzhov may be slightly ahead of schedule. |
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Knyzhov (Achilles) is not guaranteed to return for the Sharks this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. - Knyzhov is putting in work after undergoing Achilles surgery in August. General manager Mike Grier indicated the Sharks are hopeful the 24-year-old defenseman can play at some point, but also suggested the team will be cautious. It makes sense, as the Sharks are not likely to be competitive this year and don't need to rush a young player back before he's fully recovered. |
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| Aug. 13, 2022 |
Knyzhov underwent surgery Aug. 10 for a torn Achilles that he recently suffered during off-ice activity. The recovery timeline is approximately six months. - Knyzhov last played in an NHL contest back in 2020-21, putting up 10 points in 56 games. He'll need to wait at least until February to return to game action, and it's unclear if he'll be in line for action with the big club or down with the AHL affiliate. |
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| Aug. 1, 2022 |
Knyzhov (groin) is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday. - Knyzhov missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to his long-term groin injury and hasn't suited up for a game since May 12, 2021. That season, the 24-year-old blueliner generated two goals and eight assists in 56 contests and could push for the 20-point threshold if able to avoid injury. |
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| April 30, 2022 |
Knyzhov battled a groin injury in 2021-22, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Knyzhov didn't play a game this season after a lower-body surgery and subsequent infection. Despite the lost year, the 24-year-old defenseman is expected to be ready to play in the fall. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
Knyzhov (lower body) signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Sharks on Friday. - Knyzhov won't play in 2021-22 due to an infection stemming from the surgery he underwent in mid-October, but he played pretty well as a rookie 2020-21, picking up 10 points and 84 hits while averaging 16:45 of ice time through 56 appearances. The 24-year-old defender should be a regular in the Sharks' lineup next season. |
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| May 12, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 21:06 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-0 loss to the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| May 8, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 20:50 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| May 7, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:33 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| May 5, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 19:17 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has eight assists on the season. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 21:03 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Avalanche on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| May 1, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 19:47 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-3 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| April 30, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 20:23 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-0 loss to the Avalanche on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 28, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 20:19 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| April 26, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 15:55 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-4 win over the Coyotes on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| April 24, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 16:47 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-3 loss to the Wild on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Knyzhov now has seven assists on the season. |
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| April 21, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:19 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| April 19, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov scored one goal in 21:01 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has two goals on the season. |
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| April 17, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:10 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Wild on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| April 16, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:33 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to the Wild on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 14, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:42 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-1 loss to the Ducks on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 12, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:17 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-0 loss to the Ducks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 10, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:21 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| April 9, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:04 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 win over the Kings on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 6, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 19:04 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-1 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 3, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 17:40 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 win over the Kings on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Knyzhov now has six assists on the season. |
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| April 2, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 16:31 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-0 win over the Kings on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has five assists on the season. |
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| March 31, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov scored one goal in 16:57 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-2 win over the Wild on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has one goal on the season. |
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| March 29, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:23 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-3 shootout win over the Wild on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 27, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:27 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-0 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 26, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 19:02 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| March 24, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 13:31 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-2 win over the Kings on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 22, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 18:12 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 win over the Kings on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has four assists on the season. |
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| March 20, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 18:24 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Blues on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Knyzhov now has three assists on the season. |
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| March 19, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:47 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| March 17, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:11 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| March 15, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 20:31 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 13, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 16:16 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-1 win over the Ducks on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 12, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 17:38 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-0 win over the Ducks on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 8, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 19:55 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 6, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:33 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 5, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 13:34 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 3, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:18 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-0 loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 1, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 13:50 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-2 win over the Avalanche on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 27, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 13:17 of ice time in the Sharks' 7-6 loss to the Blues on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 22, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 16:22 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-2 loss to the Wild on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 20, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 21:04 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 win over the Blues on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 22:10 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 16, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 21:41 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-2 win over the Ducks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 13, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 18:23 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 11, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 16:09 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-2 loss to the Kings on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has two assists on the season. |
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had an assist in 12:10 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-3 shootout win over the Kings on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Knyzhov now has one assist on the season. |
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| Feb. 6, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 13:17 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 shootout loss to the Ducks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 5, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 11:16 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 shootout win over the Ducks on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 9:38 of ice time in the Sharks' 3-0 loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Jan. 26, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 14:27 of ice time in the Sharks' 7-3 loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 24, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 10:17 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-3 win over the Wild on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 22, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 10:18 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-1 loss to the Wild on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 20, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 7:12 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 shootout win over the Blues on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 18, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 10:03 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-4 loss to the Blues on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Jan. 16, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 9:49 of ice time in the Sharks' 5-3 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Jan. 14, 2021 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 10:53 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-3 shootout win over the Coyotes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 11, 2020 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 11:36 of ice time in the Sharks' 6-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 8, 2020 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 9:03 of ice time in the Sharks' 4-3 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 7, 2020 |
Nikolai Knyzhov had 11:48 of ice time in the Sharks' 2-1 overtime loss to the Senators on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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