The Avs won their NHL playoff opener 3-0, but had to sweat every detail and fight for every inch of ice in as difficult a victory as a three-goal game can possibly be.

You can change your selection at any time.Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below.Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams.Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams.There isn’t enough recent news in your lineup. The 24-year-old is up to nine points, 131 hits and 49 PIM in 45 games as a bottom-pairing blueliner.Zadorov's goal deflected off of a Star before crossing the line to open the scoring at 9:04 of the first period. He was taken to the locker room and did not return.“(Zadorov) got hit in the face with that shot and he’s gone to the doctor today,” coach Jared Bednar told reporters Friday after an optional morning skate. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov from CBS Sports. Zadorov only has found the scoresheet 13 times in 47 games this season, so this hot spell is bound to cool off before too long.

Zadorov played just over seven minutes and had eight shifts before leaving the game.He has a goal and two assists in 15 games this season — his fifth with the Avalanche.Avalanche injury update via Jared Bednar: Nikita Zadorov suffered a cut on his face last night and is “out indefinitely.”Good news: Nathan MacKinnon (upper body injury) is expected to play tomorrowSelect as many teams as you like from the leagues below.

The 24-year-old is relevant only in deeper formats.Zadorov picked up two assists, four hits and two shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? Bednar says Zadorov went to the hospital today and that the team will keep their six defensemen before calling up personnel from the Eagles.

Zadorov's real value to owners is in his 43 PIM.Although he is averaging more than a shot on net per game, those numbers clearly indicate what kind of player Zadorov is for owners.

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The 24-year-old is relevant only in deeper formats.Zadorov had the secondary assist on goals by Nazem Kadri and Nathan MacKinnon (empty-net) in the third period.

He has one goal and five points with 43 PIM and 102 hits in 34 games this season.It has been 11 games now since Zadorov posted a point. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player | With limited offensive upside, the blueliner's ceiling is likely in the 15-20 point range.A report from Monday suggested that Zadorov could link up with the team at some point during its five-game road trip and his placement on injured reserve won't necessarily prevent that.

The blueliner is bogged down in a nine-game pointless streak and has just one goal on the year. Sources suggest that it is indeed a facial fracture/broken jaw (per AJ Haefele). He only has one goal and five points in 38 games during 2019-20.The 24-year-old isn't known for his scoring, but this is a long dry spell even for him. Video: Ryan Dzingel injured after brutal hit from Nikita Zadorov Nikita Zadorov of the Colorado Avalanche loves to play on the edge.

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The team announced that the injury will keep Zadorov out for the remainder of the season. Nikita Zadorov should be suspended for his hit on Jesperi Kotkaniemi New, 131 comments At first glance it looked like a clean hit, but upon further review it was a violation of the slew-foot rule. Colorado Avalanche. Prior to getting hurt, the Russian was stuck in a nine-game pointless streak. While he's a physical player, the lack of offense will keep him off the fantasy radar.Zadorov will likely wear some kind of face protection, as he suffered a broken jaw Nov. 7 against the Predators. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password.

However, Zadorov will be sidelined through at least Thursday's contest, so he would only be able to make it back at some point during the final three contests if he were to remain on that path.Zadorov obviously isn't expected to play in Tuesday's matchup with Winnipeg, however, it sounds like he could play sooner rather than later after undergoing surgery on his broken jaw. The Russian blueliner picked up his helper on Pierre-Edouard Bellemare's opening goal at 6:56 of the first period.

He has four goals and 13 points with a plus-9 rating and 61 PIM in 61 games this season.Since posting two points in three straight contests, Zadorov has gone quiet.