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Nikita Zadorov of the Bruins explains why he's "not planning" on missing the playoffs this year. Read more on Boston.com.

It’s not in Nikita Zadorov’s nature to beat around the bush. The Bruins’ early season struggles left them positioned to spend the rest of the season in a

Nikita Zadorov is geared up for the Bruins' important stretch run. “I didn’t come here to miss the playoffs. I’m here to see playoff hockey. I’m here to see Boston Garden buzzing."

In the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, where playoff berths and positioning seemingly change by the hour, however, it’s hard not to look ahead.

For Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, he's in an interesting situation. The Russian-born blue liner is in the prime age of his NHL career, fresh off signing the biggest contract of his professional career with the Bruins.

The Boston Bruins picked up a hard-fought 3-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 25. After being down 1-0 at the end of the second period, the Bruins scored three third-period unanswered goals to secure the victory. Following the game, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov sent a clear message while speaking to reporters.

Bruins winger Nikita Zadorov explained the difference between playing in Vancouver and playing in Boston after signing an extension.

The Boston Bruins are a perennial playoff team but face the harsh reality that they may miss the postseason this year. Just don’t tell defenseman Nikita Zadorov that.

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov took a lighthearted jab at the Boston media while making it clear that the team's objective is to reach the postseason.

Nikita Zadorov is enjoying a solid first season with the Boston Bruins after joining as one of the biggest names in free agency. During the 2023-24 season, Zado

The Bruins looked overmatched for two periods, but Morgan Geekie scored two third period goals to lift the B’s to a 3-1 win.