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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
2026 Olympics: Top moments from USA-Germany men's hockey
With the win, the U.S. has clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. Catch all the goals and top plays here.
Olympics 2026 men's hockey: Standings, stats, schedule, more
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and group standings here.
Canada's Tom Wilson drops gloves in rare Olympic hockey fight
Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France, going after the player who delivered a forearm to the head of teammate Nathan MacKinnon minutes earlier.
Grades, questions from Canada's Olympic hockey win vs. France
With the blowout win, Canada likely earned the top seed for the next round. Here's how it happened, and what's next.
Crosby, McDavid lead Canada into Olympic hockey quarterfinals
Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid each had a goal and two assists as Canada dismantled France 10-2 on Sunday.
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.
