Nikita Zadorov Challenges Matthew Schaefer and Fans After Bruins-Islanders Game
During a Tuesday night matchup on Long Island, Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov intensified the game by targeting Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick. After a quiet first period, Zadorov increased the physicality near the Boston net, pushing Schaefer and receiving an interference penalty for knocking him down.
Zadorov then escalated the confrontation by striking Schaefer in the face, resulting in six penalty minutes — two for interference and a double minor for roughing. Despite the power play opportunity, the Islanders failed to score, and the Bruins won the game in a shootout, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
Zadorov Criticizes Islanders Fans for Lack of Energy
"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."
Zadorov expressed frustration with the subdued atmosphere inside UBS Arena, emphasizing the need for his team to generate enthusiasm on their own.
Game Summary
- Zadorov targeted Matthew Schaefer behind the net.
- He received penalties totaling six minutes.
- The Islanders did not convert on their power play.
- The Bruins won in a shootout, their fourth straight victory.
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Summary: Nikita Zadorov intensified the Bruins-Islanders rivalry by engaging Matthew Schaefer physically and calling out the subdued fans, highlighting the need for his team to generate energy amid a quiet crowd.
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