Bruins defenseman talks about his viral, Celtics crowd-inspiring beer chug

Chugging beer on camera at a sporting event has become a bit of a tradition for athletes in Boston. Patriots offensive ...
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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov Addresses Hard Hit on Auston Matthews

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 ...

4 reasons why the Bruins stayed afloat despite Pastrnak, McAvoy injuries

Morgan Geekie, Jeremy Swayman, and several depth players helped Boston survive during this wave of injuries. The post 4 ...
The New York Times

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov, Auston Matthews and the aftermath of two knockout hits

Sammy Blais (left) and Nikita Zadorov (right) were both sent off for going at each other during Tuesday night's game. Brian Fluharty / Imagn Images BOSTON — Nikita Zadorov knew what Max Domi was doing ...
The New York Times

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov, Zdeno Chara and the dividends of intimidation

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 ...
USA Today

Meet Nikita Zadorov, the hard-hitting 'goofball' who has become Public Enemy No. 1

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.
Athlon Sports

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Addresses Hard Hit on Auston Matthews

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 ...