Nikita Zadorov facing suspension after violent hit on Brett Howden

Nikita Zadorov is known for his physicality, and last night he went a bit too far, laying a violent hit on the Golden Knight's Brett Howden resulting in an ejection.

The Vancouver Canucks knew what they were getting when they traded for Nikita Zadorov earlier this season, however, he may be taking things a bit too far with his recent play. Last night, he laid a dirty hit on the Golden Knight's Brett Howden, labelling him into the boards in the dying seconds of the first period. The hit resulted in a 5-minute penalty and a game misconduct for Zadorov.





Zadorov is likely to get a call from the NHL's Department of Player Safety, who have punished Zadorov for bad hits in the past. Just two months ago, Zadorov was suspended for a bad hit on Lucas Raymond, the first suspension of his career.


The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for what looks to be their best chance at Stanley Cup contention in some time, and they need to have their roster on the same page coming into playoffs.

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