- Nabokov was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. Before coming to North America, he played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League( KHL), where he established himself as one of the league’s promising young goaltenders.
- In 2023–24, Nabokov helped Metallurg win the Gagarin Cup, earning playoff MVP honors after posting a .942 save percentage and four shutouts during the postseason.
- In 2025–26, he recorded 22 wins and a .901 save percentage in 38 KHL regular-season games. He made his AHL debut with the Eagles in October 2026, stopping all 32 shots in a shutout against Tucson. Known for his quick reflexes and composure under pressure, Nabokov is continuing his development within the Avalanche organization.
