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Nikita
Zaitsev
Defense
Birthdate
29/10/1991
Birthplace
Moscow, USSR
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Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
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Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
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Senators
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Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
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Leafs grant Zaitsev trade wish with deal to Sens
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Maple Leafs
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Maple Leafs defenseman Zaitsev asks for trade
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NHL News
Noah Hanifin: U.S men's hockey is a 'work in progress'
Emily Kaplan talks with Noah Hanifin, Matt Boldy and Jake Guentzel following the U.S men's hockey team's 6-3 win over Denmark.
U.S. men win, keep pace with Canada for top seed at Olympics
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team rode its top line to a 6-3 win over Denmark and remain tied with also-unbeaten Canada going into the final day of the preliminary round.
Grades, questions from Team USA's Olympic hockey win vs. Denmark
It was closer than many predicted, but a win is a win. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.
Olympics 2026 men's hockey: Standings, stats, schedule, more
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and group standings here.
2026 Olympics: Top moments from USA-Denmark men's hockey
After some drama, the United States runs its tournament record to 2-0-0-0.
Source: Kevin Fiala's season likely over after Olympic injury
Kings star Kevin Fiala's leg injury suffered in Switzerland's loss to Canada is likely season-ending, an NHL source told ESPN.
