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    Nikita Zaitsev

    NikitaZaitsev

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      29/10/1991
    • Birthplace
      Moscow, USSR

    Stats

    • G
      22
    • A
      96
    • PTS
      118
    • +/-
      -54
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      • Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
        • 3Y
        Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
        • Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
          • 3Y
          • Emily Kaplan
          Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
          • Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
            • 4Y
            Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
            • Leafs grant Zaitsev trade wish with deal to Sens
              • 2Y
              Nikita Zaitsev
              • Maple Leafs defenseman Zaitsev asks for trade
                • 7Y
                Nikita Zaitsev
                • Leafs ink D Zaitsev to 7-year, $31.5M deal
                  • 9Y
                  Nikita Zaitsev
                  • Zaitsev returns to Leafs in Game 3 OT victory
                    • 9Y
                    • Pierre LeBrun
                    Nikita Zaitsev
                    • Leafs goalie Andersen back for Game 1 vs. Caps
                      • 9Y
                      Leafs goalie Andersen back for Game 1 vs. Caps
                      • Zaitsev focused on Leafs, not KHL or Olympics
                        • 9Y
                        • Pierre LeBrun
                        Nikita Zaitsev
                        • Russian Federation: Play in KHL, then Olympics
                          • 9Y
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                        NHL News

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                        Brock Nelson has hat trick in NHL-leading Avalanche's 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

                        — Brock Nelson scored twice in a 1:12 span in the first period and sealed his fifth career hat trick with an empty-netter in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.
                        Avalanche take down Maple Leafs 4-1 on the road

                        Avalanche take down Maple Leafs 4-1 on the road

                        Avalanche take down Maple Leafs 4-1 on the road
                        Minnesota teams, NBPA join calls for peace in wake of shootings

                        Minnesota teams, NBPA join calls for peace in wake of shootings

                        The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
                        'Heated Rivalry' stars Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams serve as Milan Olympics torchbearers

                        'Heated Rivalry' stars Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams serve as Milan Olympics torchbearers

                        Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who play rival hockey players who develop a decade-long secret relationship, will be part of the torch relay.
                        Rangers take on the Bruins on losing streak

                        Rangers take on the Bruins on losing streak

                        Boston Bruins (30-20-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (21-25-6, in the Metropolitan Division)
                        Golden Knights take on the Senators following Stone's 2-goal game

                        Golden Knights take on the Senators following Stone's 2-goal game

                        Vegas Golden Knights (25-13-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (23-21-7, in the Atlantic Division)
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