When Nikita Zadorov moved to Canada in 2012, the Russia-born teenager didn't speak much English. So he learned the language by flipping through children’s books while sitting in the dressing room.

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Here’s a great Nikita Zadorov story from The Hockey News’ main site. Give it a read. Meet Nikita Zadorov, The Hard-Hitting 'Goofball' Who Has Become Public Enemy No. 1 After questionable hits on ...

Auston Matthews left the game after a hit from Nikita Zadorov; suffered lower-body injury. Zadorov insisted the hit was unintentional: “There really wasn’t any intention to hurt him.” Max Domi ...

Auston Matthews left the game after a heavy hit from Nikita Zadorov. Leafs coach and players criticized the hit and supported Matthews. Toronto lost 5-3 to Boston; they face Los Angeles Kings next.

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews left Tuesday’s loss to the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury in the second period and did not return. The 28-year-old centre was hit by Bruins ...

BOSTON — Nikita Zadorov sent Auston Matthews to the dressing room early with a hit from behind on the Maple Leafs captain. The Boston Bruins defenseman laid a heavy hit on Matthews in the second ...

After questionable hits on Matthew Schaefer and Auston Matthews, the Boston Bruins defenseman has re-established himself as the NHL's biggest threat. When Nikita Zadorov moved to Canada in 2012, the ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Tuesday’s 5–3 loss to the Boston Bruins after a second-period hit from defenseman Nikita Zadorov sent him into the boards. Matthews exited shortly ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews exited Tuesday’s 5–3 loss to the Boston Bruins after taking a heavy hit from defenseman Nikita Zadorov. The collision occurred midway through the second ...