Ilya Nabokov
| Ilya Nabokov | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 26, 2003 Kasli, Russia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| KHL team | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2024 | ||
Ilya Nabokov (Russian: Илья Набоков, born March 26, 2003) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He is considered a top goaltending prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Nabokov became a KHL regular in 2023–24, earning the starter role in Magnitogorsk and recording a .930 save percentage in 43 games.[1] In 22 playoff games, Nabokov recorded a .941 save percentage, and in Metallurg's Gagarin Cup finals sweep of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl he allowed only three goals.[2] At 21 years and 32 days, he became the youngest playoff MVP in KHL history, beating the previous record of 23 years and 128 days set by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.[3]
Career statistics
References
- ^ Lysenkov, Pavel (April 23, 2024). "Евгений Набоков: «Илья Набоков — это хорошая техника и лучшие ноги! Я редко видел такие в его возрасте!»". matchtv.ru (in Russian). Match TV. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "21-летний Илья Набоков — самый молодой MVP Кубка Гагарина в истории". sport24.ru (in Russian). April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Илья Набоков: «О таком дебютном сезоне в КХЛ нельзя было и мечтать»". khl.ru (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com