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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Picks up helper
Nikita Zadorov notched an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.Zadorov ended his seven-game drought with the helper on Charlie Coyle's first-period tally. The 29-year-old Zadorov hasn't done much on offense this season with nine points and 45 shots on net through 35 contests. He's maintained a top-four role while adding 99 hits, 67 PIM, 36 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating.
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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Finds twine Tuesday
Nikita Zadorov scored a goal on four shots, added six PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.Zadorov has three points, seven hits and 12 PIM over his last four contests. The defenseman's two goals this season have come in that span, and he's seeing steady top-four minutes. Overall, Zadorov is at eight points, 37 shots on net, 73 hits, 58 PIM, 27 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 27 outings while averaging 19:23 of ice time in his first year with the Boston Bruins.
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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Two-point effort Wednesday
Nikita Zadorov scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the islanders.Both of Zadorov's points came in the third period, and his empty-net tally was his first goal of the season. The physical blueliner snapped a seven-game point drought with the performance, but his fantasy value typically comes in other categories -- through 24 contests on the season, he's delivered seven points, 69 hits, 48 PIM, 31 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.
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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Puts up assist
Nikita 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
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.