Nikita Zadorov, whose play had been up and down ... We were looking for someone to step up physically.” With Hampus Lindholm out, Zadorov is relishing his opportunity to be first over 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 ...

Nikita Zadorov is the new guy ... The defensemen have been counted on a lot this season, with Hampus Lindholm, Carlo’s regular partner, out since November with a broken bone in his lower ...

BRIGHTON – Killing penalties is Nikita Zadorov‘s business ... The blueliner is filling in for Hampus Lindholm, who was sidelined with a lower body injury two weeks ago. The added ...

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 — Hampus Lindholm knew what he had to do. And he also realized what not to do. “I tried not to be too chatty and talky out there,” the Boston Bruins defenseman said. “It’s like ...

BOSTON — It’s not in Nikita Zadorov’s nature to beat around the bush. The Bruins’ early season struggles left them positioned to spend the rest of the season in a multi-team battle for a ...

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm spoke to the media for the first time Wednesday since being injured two months ago. Three days ago marked two months since Boston Bruins defenseman was ...

For Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, he's in an interesting situation. The Russian-born blue liner is in the prime age of his NHL career, fresh off signing the biggest contract of his ...

Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm both returned to the Boston Bruins’ practice Monday. Neither will play Tuesday night at Buffalo, but their return signals a significant step in their efforts ...

BOSTON (AP) — Boston defenseman Nikita Zadorov wanted to make sure he apologized to Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner as soon as he saw him. Skinner left Tuesday night’s game in Boston late in ...

BOSTON — It’s not in Nikita Zadorov’s nature to beat around the bush. The Bruins’ early season struggles left them positioned to spend the rest of the season in a multi-team battle for a ...