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• Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Puts up assist

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Zadorov logged an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators. Zadorov has two helpers over his last four games, and he's added 13 hits, five blocked shots and six PIM in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman is seeing top-four usage this season, though he's more of a defensive presence than a scoring threat despite a booming shot. The blueliner is up to five helpers, 49 hits, 29 PIM, 22 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 16 appearances.

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• Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Manages helper Sunday

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Zadorov provided an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken. Zadorov set up Justin Brazeau for the opening tally at 3:23 of the first period. The 29-year-old Zadorov was elevated to the first pairing this weekend, and it's a good sign that the Bruins have responded to the defensive changes with back-to-back shutout wins. His helper snapped a seven-game dry spell, giving him four assists, 17 shots on net, 38 hits, 13 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 outings this season.

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• Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Deals assist in win

  10/17/2024 • By RotoWire

  Zadorov registered an assist, seven PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche. Zadorov helped out on a Cole Koepke goal in the first period. The helper was Zaodrov's third of the campaign. The 29-year-old defenseman has added 17 PIM, six shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over five appearances. He's filled a bottom-four role while adding high-end toughness and a surprising amount of offense early in the season. Zadorov has reached the 20-point mark in three straight campaigns and is setting a strong foundation for 2024-25.

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• Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Two apples in win

  10/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Zadorov recorded two assists, two blocks, two hits and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens. The Bruins got contributions all over the lineup Thursday after the club's team-wide stinker in the season-opening loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The stars contributed, the fourth-line scored three goals, and Zadorov was one of two defensemen to register multiple points. Scoring isn't usually on the docket for Zadorov, who is known more for his physical style of play.

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• Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Inks $30 milllion deal

  07/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Zadorov agreed to terms on a six-year, $30 million contract with the Bruins on Monday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. Zadorov split his 2023-24 season between the Flames and Canucks, playing in a total of 65 regular-season contests. In those outings, the 29-year-old defenseman notched 20 points, reaching that threshold for the third consecutive campaign. He figures to serve primarily as a shutdown defensive option in a bottom-four role with minimal power-play minutes -- though he should still be able to chip in 20-25 points.

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