Alexander Zharovsky

Alexander Sergeevich Zharovsky (; born 22 February 2007) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected in the second round, 34th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Russia During the course of the 2024–25 Junior Hockey League (MHL) season, Zharovsky played for Tolpar Ufa where he finished as their top scorer and was named as the MHL's Best Rookie. He then made his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) debut with Salavat Yulaev Ufa amidst the Gagarin Cup playoffs on 21 April 2025. That June, Zharovsky was selected 34th overall in the 2025 NHL entry draft by the Montreal Canadiens.

Graduating to the KHL ranks full-time for the 2025–26 season, his exceptional play was rewarded with selection to the annual league All-Star Game along with Alexei Cherepanov Award honours as Rookie of the Year. Zharovsky's 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) established a new scoring record by an under-19 skater, surpassing the previous mark set by Eeli Tolvanen (36) in 2017–18.

Personal life Zharovsky was born in Klin and has been friends with fellow Canadiens draftee Ivan Demidov since childhood.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2024–25 Tolpar Ufa MHL 45 24 26 50 30 – – – – – 2024–25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL – – – – – 7 0 1 1 2 2025–26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 59 16 26 42 38 10 0 2 2 2KHL totals 59 16 26 42 38 17 0 3 3 4

Awards and honours Award Year RefMHL Best Rookie 2025 KHL All-Star Game 2026 Alexei Cherepanov Award 2026

Records

Kontinental Hockey League:

Most points by an under-19 player in a single season: 42 (2025–26)