Here is how former Vancouver Canucks blueliner Nikita Zadorov is doing with the Boston Bruins so far this year.

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The defensemen have been counted on a lot this season, with Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy both sidelined.

Bruins winger Nikita Zadorov explained the difference between playing in Vancouver and playing in Boston after signing an extension.

Zadorov logged an assist, four hits, three blocked shots, seven PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning. Zadorov has two helpers, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and 13 PIM over his last five contests.

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Defenseman Nikita Zadorov believes it would be unwise to count out the Bruins. Speaking with reporters after Boston’s 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Zadorov made it clear where ...

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against San Jose. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Boston will get him back.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is still recovering from an undisclosed injury with no set return date.

Lindholm has been a 22-point flop. He is signed for six more seasons with no-move protection through 2029. Lindholm, 30, is practically untradeable, even if the Bruins eat part of his remaining salary.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates with defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) after scoring in the ...

It was a message that defenseman Nikita Zadorov heard loud and clear ... Even with the return of Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm from injury — coupled with the strong play of Swayman ...