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Nikita
Zaitsev
Defense
Birthdate
29/10/1991
Birthplace
Moscow, USSR
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Birthdate
29/10/1991
Birthplace
Moscow, USSR
Position
Defense
Career History
Chicago Blackhawks
2022-2024 (2 Seasons)
Ottawa Senators
2019-2023 (4 Seasons)
Toronto Maple Leafs
2016-2019 (3 Seasons)
NHL News
The NHL's best plays from a wild Wednesday
Look back at the best plays from an exciting Wednesday night of the NHL playoffs.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
Here are previews for Thursday's games, a best bet, recaps from Wednesday and updated stats.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead
— Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Ducks host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 3-2 series lead
Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division)
