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
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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
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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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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Garners assist
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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
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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
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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 Canucks and Flames.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Tallies again in Game 5
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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 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
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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 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
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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 Canucks and the Flames in the regular season.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Logs assist in win
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Zadorov provided an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.
Zadorov has two helpers and 21 PIM over six contests in April. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to offer some depth offense and plenty of physicality in a third-pairing role. He's up to 20 points, 87 shots on net, 170 hits, 66 blocked shots, 98 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 73 contests between the Canucks and the Flames this season.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Puts up shorthanded helper
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Zadorov posted a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.
Zadorov set up Teddy Blueger's third-period goal for his first point in his last six appearances. The 28-year-old Zadorov remains a bottom-four fixture for the Canucks. For the season, he has 19 points, 84 shots on net, 158 hits, 65 blocked shots, 119 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 71 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Unlikely hero Thursday
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Zadorov scored twice on five shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Zadorov's pair of tallies in the first period ended up being all Casey DeSmith needed to guide the Canucks to a win. This was Zadorov's second multi-point outing in his last four games. The rugged defenseman is up to six goals, 18 points, 75 shots on net, 147 hits, 60 blocked shots, 98 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 64 contests between the Canucks and the Flames this season. While Thursday was an impressive effort, Zadorov's third-pairing role makes it unlikely he'll replicate this outing any time soon.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Gordie Howe hat trick Wednesday
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Zadorov scored a goal, dished an assist, doled out five hits and had a fight in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Zadorov got the Gordie Howe hat trick done in the first 25 minutes of the game. He assisted on an Ilya Mikheyev tally in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. Less than a minute after his goal, Zadorov fought Josh Manson. With six points over his last 13 contests, Zadorov has been okay on offense. He's at 16 points, 68 shots on net, 140 hits, 55 blocked shots, 96 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 61 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames this season.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Sends assist in win
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Zadorov logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.
Zadorov has four points over his last nine outings while playing in a bottom-four role. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to 14 points, 63 shots on net, 127 hits, 54 blocked shots, 91 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 57 contests between the Canucks and the Flames. His scoring pace has actually dipped a bit with the Canucks, though he's also seen less ice time. Zadorov could get some of that playing time back while Tyler Myers (lower body) is sidelined on a week-to-week basis.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Buries goal in return
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Zadorov scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Zadorov returned from a two-game suspension Thursday, which stemmed from an illegal check to the head he delivered against Lucas Raymond in a previous meeting with the Red Wings. The 28-year-old Zadorov got his revenge in a productive manner Thursday, tallying his first goal since Nov. 10 and first point since Jan. 15. The defenseman has two goals, 11 points, 55 shots on net, 108 hits, 48 blocked shots, 85 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 49 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames this season.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Available Thursday
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Zadorov has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to play Thursday against Detroit.
Zadorov is currently mired in an eight-game pointless streak dating back to Jan. 15 against Columbus. In fact, the blueliner has yet to score for the Canucks this season with his only goal of the campaign having come while he was still a member of the Flames. Mark Friedman figures to be dropped from the lineup with Zadorov back in action.
Zadorov has been suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head on Lucas Raymond during Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Zadorov also received a match penalty due to the incident, which occurred at 4:11 of the second period. The defenseman has four assists, 60 PIM, 62 hits and 29 blocks in 27 contests this season. Zadorov will be eligible to return Thursday for Vancouver's rematch against the Red Wings. In the meantime, Mark Friedman will likely draw into the lineup.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Ready to rock
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Zadorov (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, according to Canucks' rinkside reporter Kate Pettersen.
Zadorov, who missed Saturday's 6-4 win over New Jersey, will replace Noah Juulsen in the lineup. The 28-year-old Zadorov has generated two assists, 26 PIM, 15 shots on goal, 16 blocked shots and 20 hits in 14 games with the Canucks since being acquired from Calgary.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Won't play Saturday
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Zadorov (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Devils, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Zadorov, who is considered day-to-day, will be replaced in the lineup by Carson Soucy, who was activated off long-term injured reserve Saturday after recovering from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Zadorov has two assists, 26 PIM, 15 shots on goal, 16 blocked shots and 20 hits in 14 games with the Canucks since being acquired from Calgary.
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Canucks' Nikita Zadorov: Notches assist
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Zadorov recorded an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.
Zadorov had a helper in his Canucks debut Dec. 2, but he'd gone 11 games without a point since. He snapped the slump Tuesday, assisting on a J.T. Miller tally in the first period. Zadorov has handled a similar role in Vancouver as the one he had in Calgary to begin the season. He's at eight points, 39 shots on net, 59 hits, 35 blocked shots, 49 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 34 appearances.
