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Bruins Notes: Zadorov, Zacha, Eyssimont, Jokiharju

Nikita Zadorov wasn’t happy about missing a game, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe. The 31-year-old defenseman in the Bruins’ 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks committed a double minor penalty against forward Frank Vatrano, which became his…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:11 PM
Bruins Notes: Zadorov, Zacha, Eyssimont, Jokiharju
Key Things to Know
  • Nikita Zadorov defended his physical style of play after being scratched following multiple penalties against the Ducks.
  • Pavel Zacha is considered a game-time decision against the Dallas Stars due to an undisclosed injury.
  • Michael Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju declined to comment on whether they requested trades away from Boston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov expressed frustration after being scratched by Marco Sturm following multiple penalties against Anaheim, though he defended his physical play style. Meanwhile, forward Pavel Zacha remains a game-time decision ahead of the matchup with the Dallas Stars after suffering an undisclosed injury against the Ducks.

In other roster news, Michael Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju declined to comment on potential trade requests, according to the Boston Globe. Elliotte Friedman previously reported that Boston has been exploring trade options for Jokiharju, who is in the second year of a three-year contract.

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