Nikita Zadorov Calls Out Islanders Fans After Matthew Schaefer Hit
During a Bruins-Islanders game on Long Island, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov targeted Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer. After a quiet first period, Zadorov increased the game's intensity by confronting Schaefer behind the Boston net.
Zadorov pressured the rookie with some aggressive shoves, resulting in a minor penalty for interference when Schaefer was knocked to the ice. He then escalated by striking Schaefer in the face.
- Zadorov received six penalty minutes: two for interference and four for roughing.
- The Islanders failed to capitalize on the subsequent power play.
- The Bruins won the game in a shootout, marking their fourth straight victory.
"We needed to create our own energy because the crowd was sleeping tonight a little bit," Zadorov said. "So I felt like we had to go out there and create our own energy, get everybody going on the bench, get excited."
Despite the penalties, Zadorov believed his actions helped boost the team's energy in a quiet UBS Arena. His remarks highlighted the challenge of engaging a less enthusiastic home crowd during the game.
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Summary: Nikita Zadorov sparked tension in a Bruins-Islanders game and criticized the quiet Islanders crowd, emphasizing the need for players to generate their own energy during matches.
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