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Nikita Zadorov

Defenseman · Boston Bruins

2013 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 16 (#16) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Sun, Apr 5 · 3:30 PM ET @ Flyers

TNT, TruTV, HBO MAX, SN360,
NBC Sports Philadelphia

Age 306'7"255 lbsShoots LeftMoscow, RUS

Current Season

GP

76

Goals

2

Assists

18

Points

20

+/-

+19

S%

2.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 4@ TBL000-1120:19
Apr 2@ FLA0000118:35
Mar 31vs DAL000-1218:26
Mar 29@ CBJ000-1219:22
Mar 28vs MIN000+1122:25

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.00M

Total Value

$30.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

No-movement (Yr 1 thru May 31, 2025) · No-trade (in Yr 2 thru May 31, 2026) · 16 Team Trade List in Yr 3 thru May 31, 2027 · then 8 Team No Trade List Yrs 4-6

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Recent Stories

Game Recap
'Embarrassing,' Zadorov Slams Bruins' Leafs Defeat

Bruins bruiser Nikita Zadorov spares no one after the 4-2 home loss to Toronto, calling out the embarrassment in no uncertain terms. His major boarding call sparks a Leafs surge in the rivalry classic, testing Boston's resolve. The wild-card battle demands answers from a team that's stumbled twice at home this year.

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News
Zadorov, McAvoy, Lindholm Go Raw in Locker Room

Nikita Zadorov, Charlie McAvoy, and Elias Lindholm drop the gloves on their postgame thoughts after a heated night. These guys don't hold back when the mics are hot, revealing the edge that's fueling their pushes. Fans know these unfiltered chats often spill secrets from the room that shape the next shift.

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News
Sturm Backs Zadorov After Tavares Hit

Bruins coach Marco Sturm stands firm defending Nikita Zadorov's controversial wallop on John Tavares. Refusing to bench his big blueliner, Sturm signals zero apologies in a league where hits spark endless debate. This stance tests the line between physical play and discipline as Boston navigates the playoff grind.

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Playoffs
Zadorov Ignites Bruins' Playoff Fire - Home Ice in Sight?

Nikita Zadorov delivers the clutch moment that has the Bruins locker room buzzing with real belief in a deep run. Boston clings to that wild-card edge, but the math gets tight with every game down the stretch. Front offices around the league whisper about their home-ice chances, knowing one slip could flip the script in this brutal race.

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News
Zadorov Powers Bruins to Top Spot

Nikita Zadorov delivers the clutch moment that vaults the Bruins into the Atlantic lead, a spot they've chased all season amid wild-card chaos. Boston's blue-line bruiser shows why Don Sweeney inked him big, turning a gritty battle into a statement win. With Detroit nipping at their heels in the standings, this shift raises the stakes for every remaining game in the division dogfight.

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Injuries
Leafs' No-Response to Matthews Injury a Smart Play?

Toronto's handling of Auston Matthews' lower-body injury draws whispers from the front office crowd, especially after that questionable hit from Zadorov left the captain sidelined without a peep from the bench. Coach Berube calls it a penalty but stays cool, no retaliation, no drama, just recalls from the AHL to fill the gaps while Nylander and Tanev nurse their own ailments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikita Zadorov's stats this season?
Nikita Zadorov has 2 goals and 18 assists for 20 points in 76 games this season.
What team does Nikita Zadorov play for?
Nikita Zadorov is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
What is Nikita Zadorov's contract?
Nikita Zadorov has a cap hit of $5.00M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nikita Zadorov drafted?
Nikita Zadorov was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 16 (16 overall).
Where is Nikita Zadorov from?
Nikita Zadorov is 30 years old and was born in Moscow, RUS.