Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm decided to send a message of tough love to bruising defenseman Nikita Zadorov when he designated him as a healthy scratch for their recent outing, a 4-1 victory on the road over the struggling…
Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov expressed that he felt "disgusted" and disappointed after head coach Marco Sturm made him a healthy scratch for a 4-1 road win against the Los Angeles Kings. Sturm decided to bench the veteran following consecutive penalties taken in a prior matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.
Sturm emphasized that while Zadorov remains a tremendous player and leader, he needs to show better discipline on the ice. Zadorov attributed his penalties to high emotional investment, acknowledging that he must move on and handle the situation professionally.
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