Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Tuesday’s 5–3 loss to the Boston Bruins after a second-period hit from defenseman Nikita Zadorov sent him into the boards. Matthews exited shortly ...

Islanders fans didn't appreciate Nikita Zadorov's treatment of rookie Matthew Schaefer. Al Bello / Getty Images MONTREAL — Nikita Zadorov does not have to look up to speak to someone often. He is ...

The Boston Bruins found a way to win another hockey game last night, toppling the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout. It's Boston's fourth consecutive win, one that placed Boston in third place in ...

The Boston Bruins could look to start a rebuild, as the Bruins were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season. Boston made some big free agent additions last season, but it didn’t work out. Now, ...

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube had to bone to pick hours ahead of puck drop on Tuesday. Just a few days earlier, Bruins blueliner Nikita Zadorov bulldozed Toronto forward Scott Laughton — ...

The Boston Bruins‘ 7–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night was one of their worst of the season. Emotions ran high, and one postgame soundbite sparked controversy. Following the loss, ...

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov scored a goal against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin on Oct. 4. Eric Canha / Imagn BOSTON — Owen Power is a 6-foot-6, 226-pound strongman. Nikita ...

When Nikita Zadorov moved to Canada in 2012, the Russia-born teenager didn't speak much English. So he learned the language by flipping through children’s books while sitting in the dressing room.

There are many factors that contributed to the demise of the 2024-25 Boston Bruins. Season-ending injuries to key defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm. Subpar goaltending. Bad special teams.

BOSTON — As he met with the media one more time on Thursday, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov revealed an encouraging part of his exit interview. The Russian defenseman said the Bruins management ...

Auston Matthews left the game after a hit from Nikita Zadorov; suffered lower-body injury. Zadorov insisted the hit was unintentional: “There really wasn’t any intention to hurt him.” Max Domi ...