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NHL · Rookies · published 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00 · via Gino Hard

Ducks Rookie Nikita Klepov Set for NHL Debut Against Edmonton

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Nikita Klepov is expected to play his first NHL game for Anaheim on Wednesday when the Ducks host Edmonton. The 18-year-old, selected 15th overall in 2026, did not dress in Anaheim's first two contests. He is lined up to play right wing alongside Nikita Nesterenko and Ryan Poehling.

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