Nikita Zadorov

Nikita Zadorov is a Russian defenceman for the Boston Bruins, a 6-foot-6 physical presence who has played more than 800 NHL games. Zadorov signed a six-year contract with Boston in July 2024. Zadorov played through a torn knee ligament during Boston’s 2026 playoff run.

Position	Defence
Team	Boston Bruins
Born	16 April 1995, Moscow, Russia
Drafted	16th overall, 2013, by Buffalo
Contract	$5M AAV through 2029-30
NHL career	804 GP, 53 G, 190 P, through 2025-26
2025-26	81 games, 152 penalty minutes
Honours	None

Nikita Zadorov picks Nathan MacKinnon over Connor McDavid

Asked which player he's building a team around, he didn't hesitate

Max Domi praised for what he did for Auston Matthews

Bold move by Domi!

Boston Bruins' Nikita Zadorov and Jeremy Swayman

Nikita Zadorov’s words on Jeremy Swayman leaves fans confused

What was this about!?

Nikita Zadorov of the Boston Bruins in a fight with Sam Bennett

Nikita Zadorov destroys Sam Bennett in spirited fight

Everyone is now saying the exact same thing about it

Matthew Stienburg of the Colorado Avalanche

Matthew Stienburg fights in NHL debut, father’s behavior goes viral

What a moment!

Nikita Zadorov hilariously trolls Evander Kane after seeing him whining to the officials

You don't need to be a lip reader to understand what he said

Nikita Zadorov delivers a hilarious mockery of Red Wings’ Jake Walman following his complaints to the referees, everyone should take notice

”Morgan Rielly has a lot to learn”

Insider reveals Toronto player’s unexpected words to Nikita Zadorov after massive hit on Tyler Bertuzzi

Zadorov laid a huge hit on Bertuzzi, then heard the most unexpected thing

Nikita Zadorov absolutely demolishes Jonathan Toews, proceeds to muscle down an angry John McCabe

Nikita Zadorov has always been a player hos thrives on his physical play. He’s never afraid to pull off a big hit, and he doesn’t care who is coming up against him. Last night was ...

Adam McQuaid, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche

McQuaid uses Zadorov’s face as a punching bag in heavyweight fight

Adam McQuaid fought 22-year-old Colorado Avalanche defenceman Nikita Zadorov. Hockey fights have been a long-standing tradition of the sport. Over the last couple of years, fighting has become taboo. Still, it’s always nice to see ...