NIKITA ZADOROV NEWS

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round pl...

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PLAYOFFS | Nikita Zadorov | Vancouver Canucks PLAYOFFS | Nikita Zadorov

MAY 6 • NHL.COM

Tallies again in Game 5 Zadorov scored a goal, added two PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.

Impact For the second time in five playoff games, Zadorov had the Canucks' lone goal in a loss. The defenseman has three points, eight shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-1 rating so far in the postseason. He remains on the third pairing on paper, but he's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in each of the last three games, as it appears he's earned extra responsibility from head coach Rick Tocchet.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks

Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored and the Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff ser...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks vs. Predators: Nikita Zadorov knows what it means to be built for the playoffs Zadorov is big but he knows to thrive in the playoffs, size doesn't matter. It's about heart and will. Look at Conor Garland, he says.

APRIL 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Nets lone goal in Game 2 loss Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Predators in Game 2.

Impact Zadorov had gone 12 games without a goal, picking up three assists in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman got the Canucks on the board in the second period, but they couldn't form a comeback. He's earned two points five shots on net, nine hits and three blocked shots over two playoff contests while playing in a bottom-four role.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1

Filip Forsberg scored a goal and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 to level the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supplies helper in Game 1 win Zadorov logged an assist, three shots on goal and five hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

Impact Zadorov has three helpers over nine outings in April, and he's added 26 hits and 25 PIM. The 29-year-old should have no trouble staying in the lineup, but his offense is likely to be limited given his bottom-four role. Zadorov had 20 points, 90 shots on net, 175 hits, 68 blocked shots and 125 PIM over 75 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames in the regular season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Zadorov provided an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Zadorov has two helpers and 21 PIM over six contests in April. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to offer some depth offense and plenty of physicality in a third-pairing role. He's up to 20 points, 87 shots on net, 170 hits, 66 blocked shots, 98 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 73 contests between the Canucks and the Flames this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up shorthanded helper Zadorov posted a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Zadorov set up Teddy Blueger's third-period goal for his first point in his last six appearances. The 28-year-old Zadorov remains a bottom-four fixture for the Canucks. For the season, he has 19 points, 84 shots on net, 158 hits, 65 blocked shots, 119 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 71 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks take on the Flames after Zadorov's 2-goal showing

The Vancouver Canucks host the Calgary Flames after Nikita Zadorov's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Canucks' 4-1 win

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defenseman Nikita Zadorov scores twice, West-leading Canucks beat Canadiens 4-1 Defenseman Nikita Zadorov scored twice in the first period, Casey DeSmith made 16 saves and the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks...

MARCH 22 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nikita Zadorov tallies 2 as Canucks handle Canadiens Defenseman Nikita Zadorov scored two goals and the Vancouver Canucks won their second straight game in the midst of their longest homestand...

MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unlikely hero Thursday Zadorov scored twice on five shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Zadorov's pair of tallies in the first period ended up being all Casey DeSmith needed to guide the Canucks to a win. This was Zadorov's second multi-point outing in his last four games. The rugged defenseman is up to six goals, 18 points, 75 shots on net, 147 hits, 60 blocked shots, 98 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 64 contests between the Canucks and the Flames this season. While Thursday was an impressive effort, Zadorov's third-pairing role makes it unlikely he'll replicate this outing any time soon.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gordie Howe hat trick Wednesday Zadorov scored a goal, dished an assist, doled out five hits and had a fight in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Zadorov got the Gordie Howe hat trick done in the first 25 minutes of the game. He assisted on a Ilya Mikheyev tally in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. Less than a minute after his goal, Zadorov fought Josh Manson. With six points over his last 13 contests, Zadorov has been okay on offense. He's at 16 points, 68 shots on net, 140 hits, 55 blocked shots, 96 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 61 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Nikita Zadorov | Vancouver Canucks Nikita Zadorov meets with the media following practice Monday afternoon.

MARCH 4 • NHL.COM

Sends assist in win Zadorov logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Zadorov has four points over his last nine outings while playing in a bottom-four role. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to 14 points, 63 shots on net, 127 hits, 54 blocked shots, 91 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 57 contests between the Canucks and the Flames. His scoring pace has actually dipped a bit with the Canucks, though he's also seen less ice time. Zadorov could get some of that playing time back while Tyler Myers (lower body) is sidelined on a week-to-week basis.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in return Zadorov scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Zadorov returned from a two-game suspension Thursday, which stemmed from an illegal check to the head he delivered against Lucas Raymond in a previous meeting with the Red Wings. The 28-year-old Zadorov got his revenge in a productive manner Thursday, tallying his first goal since Nov. 10 and first point since Jan. 15. The defenseman has two goals, 11 points, 55 shots on net, 108 hits, 48 blocked shots, 85 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 49 appearances between the Canucks and the Flames this season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Zadorov has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to play Thursday against Detroit.

Impact Zadorov is currently mired in an eight-game pointless streak dating back to Jan. 15 against Columbus. In fact, the blueliner has yet to score for the Canucks this season with his only goal of the season coming while still a member of the Flames. Mark Friedman figures to be dropped from the lineup with Zadorov back in action.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks D Nikita Zadorov suspended 2 games Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov was suspended two games by the NHL for his illegal check to the head on Detroit Red Wings forwar...

FEBRUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks D Nikita Zadorov suspended 2 games Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov was suspended two games by the NHL for his illegal check to the head on Detroit Red Wings forwar...

FEBRUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Receives two-game suspension Zadorov has been suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head on Lucas Raymond during Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Zadorov also received a match penalty due to the incident, which occurred at 4:11 of the second period. The defenseman has four assists, 60 PIM, 62 hits and 29 blocks in 27 contests this season. Zadorov will be eligible to return Thursday for Vancouver's rematch against the Red Wings. In the meantime, Mark Friedman will likely draw into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Zadorov suspended 2 games for actions in Canucks game | NHL.com Defenseman disciplined for illegal check to head of Red Wings forward Raymond

FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Zadorov to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Canucks game | NHL.com Defenseman facing discipline for illegal check to head against Red Wings forward Raymond

FEBRUARY 10 • NHL.COM