Nikita Khlystov

Nikita Khlystov (born July 23, 1993) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Khlystov made his Kontinental Hockey League debut playing with Traktor Chelyabinsk during the 2013–14 KHL season.

On 1 May 2020, Khlystov joined his sixth KHL club, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, after he was traded by Severstal Cherepovets in exchange for financial compensation.