What is going on with the Bruins and Nikita Zadorov?

Oct 22, 2026, 6:12 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Kyle Morton,

If there is something to nitpick, it’s the play of Nikita Zadorov, as the veteran defenseman has taken several undisciplined penalties while the Bruins have bled high-danger chances while he’s on the ice at 5-on-5. His 29 penalty minutes have put the team in a disadvantageous position, as has the 46.53% expected goal share he’s produced, the worst of any defenseman on the team.

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