1991-92 Upper Deck Nikolai Khabibulin #652 BGS 8.5

This is a 1991-92 Upper Deck ice hockey trading card featuring goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin, card number 652. The card is professionally authenticated and graded by Beckett Grading Services (BGS), receiving an overall grade of 8.5 (Near Mint-Mint+). The card depicts Khabibulin in his Soviet Union (CCCP) uniform during the World Junior Tournament. The card features a white border with the '91-92 Upper Deck logo in the top left and his name and position at the top right. The action shot shows a goaltender in active play at the net. The physical construction is standard cardstock with a glossy finish. The item is encased in a rigid, ultrasonic-welded clear plastic 'slab' for protection. Notable features include the BGS silver label with serial number and subgrades (though subgrades are partially obscured). Visually, the centering appears strong for the era, and the corners are sharp within the slab. The slab itself shows some light surface scuffing but remains clear enough for viewing. This card is from the 'High Series' of the 1991-92 set, which is historically significant as it features early career highlights of several international stars.