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Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sergachev (born June 25, 1998) is a professional ice hockey player from Russia. He plays as a defenceman and is an alternate captain for the Utah Hockey Club in the National Hockey League (NHL). Mikhail was picked ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2016 NHL draft. He is famous for winning two Stanley Cups in a row with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.

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Mikhail Sergachev
Mikhail Sergachev 2018-05-21.jpg
Sergachev with the Tampa Bay Lightning in May 2018
Born (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 27)
Nizhnekamsk, Russia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Utah Hockey Club
Montreal Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning
National team Flag of Russia.svg Russia
NHL Draft 9th overall, 2016
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2016–present

Mikhail Sergachev's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Mikhail started his hockey journey in Russia. He played for a team called Irbis Kazan in the Molodezhnaya Hokkeinaya Liga (MHL). Later, he was chosen by the Windsor Spitfires in a special draft for junior players. This team plays in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in Canada. Mikhail joined the Spitfires in 2015. He said playing in the OHL would help him achieve his dream of playing in the NHL.

Mikhail Sergachev - Windsor Spitfires
With the Spitfires in January 2016

In his first OHL season, Mikhail quickly became a top defenceman. He was one of the best-scoring defencemen in the league. He even won the Max Kaminsky Trophy, which is given to the OHL's best defenceman.

Before the 2016 NHL draft, many scouts thought Mikhail was one of the best defencemen available. The Montreal Canadiens picked him ninth overall. He was the second defenceman chosen in that draft. On July 1, 2016, the Canadiens signed him to his first professional contract.

In May 2017, Mikhail helped the Windsor Spitfires win the Memorial Cup. This is a big championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. He was also named an All-Star for the tournament.

Playing in the NHL

Montreal Canadiens (2016–2017)

Mikhail impressed everyone at his first training camp with the Canadiens. He made the team for the start of the 2016–17 NHL season. He played his first NHL game on October 13, 2016. The Canadiens won that game against the Buffalo Sabres. After playing four games, he was sent back to the Windsor Spitfires to keep developing his skills.

Tampa Bay Lightning (2017–2024)

On June 15, 2017, the Canadiens traded Mikhail to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, the Canadiens received another player, Jonathan Drouin.

Mikhail played his first game for the Lightning on October 6, 2017. In that game, he also got his first NHL assist and point. This happened when he helped set up a goal by Nikita Kucherov. On October 19, Mikhail scored his first two NHL goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He became the youngest Lightning defenceman to score two goals in one game.

On April 12, 2018, Mikhail played his first Stanley Cup playoff game. The Lightning won that game. He also got his first playoff assist in that game. On April 21, 2018, Mikhail scored his first playoff goal. This goal helped the Lightning win their playoff series against the New Jersey Devils. He became the youngest player in Lightning history to score a playoff goal.

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Sergachev (left) while with the Utah Hockey Club in 2024.

On August 26, 2020, Mikhail had a great game against the Boston Bruins. He scored one goal and had two assists. This helped the Lightning win 7–1 in a playoff game. He was one of only a few Lightning defencemen to get three points in a single playoff game.

Mikhail signed a new three-year contract with the Lightning on November 25, 2020. Later, on July 13, 2022, he signed a long eight-year contract extension with the team.

Utah Hockey Club (2024–present)

On June 29, 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Mikhail to the Utah Hockey Club. In return, the Lightning received several players and draft picks.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 Irbis Kazan MHL 25 2 6 8 18 2 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Windsor Spitfires OHL 67 17 40 57 56 5 2 3 5 8
2016–17 Windsor Spitfires OHL 50 10 33 43 71 7 1 2 3 10
2016–17 Montreal Canadiens NHL 4 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 79 9 31 40 38 17 2 3 5 12
2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 75 6 26 32 28 4 1 1 2 0
2019–20 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 70 10 24 34 58 25 3 7 10 26
2020–21 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 56 4 26 30 30 23 0 3 3 18
2021–22 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 78 7 31 38 59 23 2 8 10 18
2022–23 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 79 10 54 64 53 6 1 2 3 16
2023–24 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 34 2 17 19 16 2 0 1 1 0
NHL totals 475 48 209 257 282 100 9 25 34 90

International Play

Mikhail has also played for his home country, Russia, in international hockey tournaments.

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Russia U17 1 6 1 0 1 8
2015 Russia U18 5th 5 0 0 0 0
2016 Russia U18 6th 5 0 0 0 8
2017 Russia WJC 3 7 1 0 1 4
2019 Russia WC 3 10 1 6 7 0
Junior totals 23 2 0 2 20
Senior totals 10 1 6 7 0

Awards and Honours

Mikhail Sergachev has won many awards and honours throughout his career:

Award Year
OHL
CHL Top Prospects Game 2016
First All-Rookie Team 2016
First All-Star Team 2016
Max Kaminsky Trophy 2016
Memorial Cup champion 2017
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2017
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2020, 2021
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