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Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov threatened by Islander fans following altercation with Matthew Schaefer
After getting into an altercation with the New York Islanders' 1st overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov received some hate messages on Instagram.
Last night, the Bruins and Islanders met for the second time in a week, and at one point things got out of hand.
Nikita Zadorov went after the Islanders' 2025 1st overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, and a scrum broke out.
Take a look:
ZADOROV GOES AFTER SCHAEFER AND CHAOS ENSUES
This morning, a Bruins reporter surprisingly was asking for the NHL Department of Player Safety to step in.
If the NHL Player Safety does step in, Zadorov could either face a fine or be suspended for his cheap shot.
Here is what the Bruins reporter had to say:
Definition of cheap shot: Rookie on knee, no ability to brace for hit, Zadorov hits thru w/ head as target, neck snaps back. Et tu, NHL Player Safety?
After the game, Zadorov's Instagram DMs were filled with hate from Islander fans.
Zadorov receives hate messages following altercation
Zadorov shared his DMs on Instagram following the game, and Islander fans were not happy with what he did.
Take a look:
Nikita Zadorov via instagram:
«Get out of my DMs And go to the Rink To cheer for your team THAT PLACE WAS LIBRARY TONIGHT!!!»
«Get out of my DMs And go to the Rink To cheer for your team THAT PLACE WAS LIBRARY TONIGHT!!!»
Zadorov fired back by telling fans to go to the rink and cheer for their team.
The Bruins got the last laugh as they defeated the Islanders 4-3 in a shootout to extend their winning streak to 4 games.
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NOVEMBRE 5 | 274 ANSWERS Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov threatened by Islander fans following altercation with Matthew Schaefer Do you think Nikita Zadorov will be fined or suspended for this play? | ||
| Yes | 67 | 24.5 % |
| No | 207 | 75.5 % |
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