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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Manages helper Sunday
Nikita 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 Boston 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
Nikita 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
Nikita Zadorov recorded two assists, two blocks, two hits and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.The Boston 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
Nikita Zadorov agreed to terms on a six-year, $30 million contract with the Boston 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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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Garners assist
Nikita Zadorov logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.Zadorov continues to make a mark in this second-round series -- he has five points over four contests, in addition to a cross-checking penalty that earned him a fine at the end of Game 3. The defenseman is up to eight points, 19 shots on net, 35 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff appearances. The 29-year-old saw 22:01 of ice time Tuesday, his second-highest total in the postseason as he continues to earn more trust from head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: One of each in loss
Nikita Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.Zadorov helped out on a Brock Boeser goal early in the second period before scoring one of his own late in the frame. The 29-year-old Zadorov has back-to-back multi-point efforts and continues to stand out in the postseason. He's up to four goals, three assists, 14 shots on net, 28 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through eight playoff appearances.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Two points in Game 1
Nikita Zadorov logged a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.Zadorov scored the tying goal 13:47 into the third period, beating Stuart Skinner with a one-timed slap shot before adding an assist less than a minute later on Conor Garland's game-winner. The 29-year-old Zadorov's been productive in the playoffs, tallying three goals and five points in seven games despite skating on Vancouver's third pairing. He totaled six goals and 20 points in 65 regular-season contests between the Vancouver Canucks and Flames.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Tallies again in Game 5
Nikita Zadorov scored a goal, added two PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.For the second time in five playoff games, Zadorov had the Vancouver Canucks' lone goal in a loss. The defenseman has three points, eight shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-1 rating so far in the postseason. He remains on the third pairing on paper, but he's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in each of the last three games -- it appears he's earned extra responsibility from head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Nets lone goal in Game 2 loss
Nikita Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Predators in Game 2.Zadorov had gone 12 games without a goal, picking up three assists in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman got the Vancouver Canucks on the board in the second period, but they couldn't form a comeback. He's earned two points, five shots on net, nine hits and three blocked shots over two playoff contests while playing in a bottom-four role.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Supplies helper in Game 1 win
Nikita Zadorov logged an assist, three shots on goal and five hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.Zadorov has three helpers over nine outings in April, and he's added 26 hits and 25 PIM. The 29-year-old should have no trouble staying in the lineup, but his offense is likely to be limited given his bottom-four role. Zadorov had 20 points, 90 shots on net, 175 hits, 68 blocked shots and 125 PIM over 75 appearances between the Vancouver Canucks and the Flames in the regular season.
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