Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Upholds His Own Rules in Fight Against Maple Leafs
Nikita Zadorov's hit on Scott Laughton ignited a confrontation in Toronto. The Bruins defenseman maintained the unwritten code he enforced previously against Buffalo.
Action Against Sabres and Maple Leafs
Zadorov was upset when Jordan Greenway refused to fight him after a heavy hit injured Elias Lindholm. Later, Zadorov's forceful second-period check knocked veteran Scott Laughton off his feet and out of the game.
The Fight with Bobby McMann
Moments after the hit on Laughton, Zadorov accepted a challenge from Bobby McMann. The fight involved grappling and tugging.
- McMann, despite being smaller by about five inches and reach, landed several glancing rights to the back of Zadorov’s helmet.
- Zadorov responded with a couple of short-armed uppercuts.
Neither fighter suffered significant damage before both were sent to the penalty box for five minutes.
"There was more wrestling and tugging during the fight. McMann... landed a few glancing right hands to the back of Zadorov’s helmet. Zadorov connected on a couple of short-armed uppercuts."
Overall, Zadorov demonstrated his readiness to back up his own standards on the ice.
Author's summary: Nikita Zadorov stayed true to his personal code by responding quickly and physically to actions against his teammates and himself during the game against the Maple Leafs.