NIKITA ZAITSEV NEWS

NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law

A National Hockey League team with a Russian player has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil...

MARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Barrie, Saros lead Predators past Blackhawks 3-1

Tyson Barrie, Philip Tomasino and Colton Sissons each had goals, Juuse Saros made 27 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Blackhawks play the Predators on losing streak

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to end a three-game losing streak when they take on the Nashville Predators

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Activated off non-roster list Zaitsev (not injury related) was activated off the non-roster list Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Zaitsev has resolved his immigration issues, so he could make his Blackhawks debut as soon as Saturday against Nashville. He picked up five helpers through 28 games with the Senators before being traded to Chicago on Feb. 22.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senators acquire defenseman Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes

The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Lands on non-roster list Zaitsev was placed on the non-roster list Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Zaitsev was acquired from Ottawa on Wednesday and now his Blackhawks debut will be delayed. It's unclear why he has the non-roster designation, but it could be due to a visa issue. He'll be out indefinitely until an update is available.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL trade grades: Senators dump Nikita Zaitsev on Blackhawks The Senators paid a premium to get rid of the last year of Nikita Zaitsev's contract but it should work out in the long run.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Senators trade Nikita Zaitsev to Blackhawks Zaitsev has five assists and zero goals in 28 games so far this season for the Senators, his fourth with the team.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blackhawks acquire D-man Nikita Zaitsev, picks from Senators

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Nikita Zaitsev and draft picks from the Ottawa Senators for future considerations

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Traded with draft picks to Chicago Zaitsev has been dealt to Chicago from Ottawa along with a 2023 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for future considerations.

Impact Zaitsev has five assists, 43 blocks and 61 hits in 28 games while averaging 17:14 of ice time with Ottawa this season. He's signed to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract through 2023-24, so Chicago is essentially taking on his remaining cap burden and getting two draft picks as compensation. Zaitsev might benefit from getting a fresh opportunity with the Blackhawks, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up serving on the third pairing.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in narrow loss Zaitsev recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Zaitsev has been limited to 26 games this season; he was waived and subsequently sent to AHL Belleville in December, and the rugged defenseman also battled through a lower-body injury that kept him off the ice for 12 contests. Nonetheless, Zaitsev is healthy now, logging four straight contests with three hits and two blocked shots, and he also has a pair of helpers in that span. Fantasy managers won't be flocking to Zaitsev, but this is his fourth season with the Senators, and he remains a serviceable stay-at-home blueliner.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SNAPSHOTS: Senators defenceman Nikita Zaitsev has a chance to get his game back on track in Belleville Struggling with the Ottawa Senators, the veteran defenceman needs to play, according to head coach D.J. Smith.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Hischier's overtime goal lifts Devils past Senators 4-3

Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game at 4:27 of overtime lifted New Jersey past the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Thursday night and extended the Devils’ winning streak to eig...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

New Jersey faces Ottawa on 3-game slide

New Jersey looks to end its three-game skid when the Devils take on Ottawa

APRIL 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Kastelic gets first 2 goals, Senators top Canadiens 6-4

Mark Kastelic scored his first NHL goal and his second ended up being the game-winner for the Ottawa Senators, who beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Gaudette scores shootout winner, Senators beat Canucks 4-3

Adam Gaudette scored the shootout winner in the fifth round and the Ottawa Senators beat the Canucks 4-3, snapping Vancouver’s six-game win streak

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Kraken beat Senators 4-2 for second straight victory

Matty Beniers scored in his second straight game to become the third NHL rookie this season to record a point in his first three contests and the Seattle Kraken beat the Ottawa Sen...

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Norris' 1st hat trick lifts Senators over Red Wings 5-2

Josh Norris scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Ottawa Senators completed a sweep of their home-and-home series with the Detroit Red Wings with a 5-2 win

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Nashville hosts Ottawa after Trenin's 2-goal game

Nashville hosts the Ottawa Senators after Yakov Trenin scored two goals in the Predators' 5-4 victory over the Flyers

MARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Jack Roslovic scores 2, Columbus beats Ottawa 4-1

Jack Roslovic scored twice, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 to extend their winning streak to three games

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Florida hosts Ottawa after Barkov's 2-goal game

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Point has goal, 3 assists as Lightning beat Senators 5-2

Brayden Point had a goal and three assists, Steven Stamkos extended his goal streak to five games, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from an early two-goal deficit to beat the...

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Lightning take on the Senators, seek 5th straight victory

Tampa Bay aims to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Lightning take on Ottawa

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Murray stops 32 shots to help Senators beat Devils 4-1

Nick Paul and Connor Brown each had a goal and an assist, Matt Murray stopped 32 shots, and the Ottawa Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

New Jersey plays Ottawa on 6-game road skid

New Jersey will aim to end its six-game road losing streak when the Devils take on Ottawa

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press