Nikita Zadorov hit with a $5,000 fine after delivering a punch vs. Blackhawks

Nikita Zadorov delivered a punch to Chicago's Alex Vlasic during a scrap in Saturday's OT win at TD Garden.

By Conor Ryan · Boston Magazine

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:35 PM

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Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000 by the NHL for roughing Chicago defenseman Alex Vlasic.
The incident happened during Boston's 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden.
Zadorov punched Vlasic on the ice after Vlasic tackled Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt.

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Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov received a $5,000 fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety for roughing Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic. The incident occurred during Boston's 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday at TD Garden.

The altercation began late in the second period after Vlasic took down Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt. Zadorov intervened, pulling Vlasic off Mittelstadt and delivering a punch while Vlasic was on the ice with officials, which resulted in a double-minor penalty and a 10-minute misconduct.

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