Nikita Zadorov Played Through Torn MCL in Playoffs
Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (knee) was seriously hurt during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports. "I tore my MCL in Game 3. Fully torn off the bone. I played on it a little bit," Zadorov said after Friday's Game 6 loss to Buffalo. Remarkably, Zadorov still averaged 21:27 of ice time per game after being injured. It's unclear how much recovery time Zadorov will need, though he'll almost certainly spend a significant part of the offseason rehabbing his knee. The Russian blue-liner had his second year in Boston this season, finishing with 22 points (two goals, 20 assists), 107 SOG, 102 blocks, and 196 hits.
Source: Conor Ryan
Source: Conor Ryan
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