Career
He previously played major junior with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 3rd round (86th overall) of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Galiev made his National Hockey League debut for the Capitals on April 8, 2015 against the Boston Bruins and scored his first National Hockey League goal on April 11, 2015 against the New York Rangers on the last game of the regular season.