Matvei Polyakov is a nominee for the KHL Rookie of the Season!

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has revealed its shortlist of candidates for the Best Rookie of the 2025/2026 Season.

SKA forward Matvei Polyakov is indeed a nominee! Overall, he picked up 29 (16+13) points across 63 appearances with a plus/minus record of -4. It's worth pointing out that Matvei was named the rookie of the week on five occasions and of the month twice.

Salavat Yulaev Ufa forward Alexander Zharovsky (16+26) and fellow forward Mikhail Fyodorov of Metallurg Magnitogorsk (7+6) have also been nominated for the prize.