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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov fined maximum $5,000 for roughing Alex Vlasic

The NHL Department of Player Safety penalized the Boston defenceman for his actions against the Blackhawks blueliner on Saturday.

Nikita Zadorov waves to the crowd after Boston defeated Chicago at TD Garden on Oct. 31, 2026.
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The NHL fined Boston defenceman Nikita Zadorov $5,000 on Sunday after he roughed Chicago defenceman Alex Vlasic during Saturday's game in Boston.

The Department of Player Safety said the amount is the maximum permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.

The play came with 1:26 left in the second period on Oct. 31. Officials gave Zadorov two roughing minors and a 10-minute misconduct.

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