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Called up Thursday Bardakov was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Bardakov was sent to the AHL on Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club following a brief stint in the minors. The 24-year-old has appeared in 32 games with the Avalanche this year, generating a goal, seven assists, 30 hits, 16 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 7:17 of ice time.

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Sent down to AHL Bardakov was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact After 32 games at the NHL level, Bardakov will take his first trip to the AHL following Tuesday's news. While he had just begun to produce points consistently with three helpers across his last four games, his inconsistency in finding the scoresheet during the months prior kept him in a limited role. The 24-year-old forward has shown promise in his first NHL season with eight points, but may need more time to retool his game in the minors before potentially rejoining the Avalanche later this season.

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Manages helper in loss Bardakov notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Bardakov has played in four straight games since injuries are starting to pile up for the Avalanche again. The 24-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, which will continue to limit his scoring potential. He's up to six points, 19 shots on net, 27 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 29 appearances this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

No place in lineup Bardakov was scratched for the sixth straight game in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Bardakov was a regular while the Avalanche were trying to get to full health earlier in the year, but the 24-year-old has lost his place with the team missing just Logan O'Connor (hip) up front. Bardakov will have to wait for more players to be absent before he can add to his totals of five points, 16 shots on net and 22 hits in 25 games this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first two-point game Bardakov had two assists and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact This was Bardakov's first multi-point effort in the NHL. The 24-year-old helped out on goals by linemates Gavin Brindley and Parker Kelly during the second period. Through 10 appearances, Bardakov has four points, seven shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating, though he's averaging just over six minutes of ice time per game. Until his usage increases, it'll be tough for the Russian to provide any consistency on offense.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal Bardakov scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Devils.

Impact Bardakov gave the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in the first period. This was the first goal of his NHL career, and he's up to two points, five shots, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over six appearances in a fourth-line role. He saw a season-high 8:38 of ice time in Tuesday's contest, but his usage is likely to remain limited on a team that has plenty of talent to cover big minutes.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olofsson's five-point game leads Avalanche past Devils, ending New Jersey's win streak

Victor Olofsson had his first career NHL hat trick and added two assists, Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 8-4

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

NJD@COL: Markstrom with a great save against Zakhar Bardakov | New Jersey Devils Jacob Markstrom (NJD) makes a save against Zakhar Bardakov (COL) at 04:01 of the Game

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Zakhar Bardakov scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Secures first NHL point Bardakov logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Bardakov helped out on a Cale Makar goal in the first period. The assist was Bardakov's first point in two NHL appearances. The 24-year-old center won a job in training camp and will likely spend most of the season battling for playing time on the fourth line. Without a secure spot in the lineup, he's not a great option in fantasy.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice, Avalanche race past Bruins 4-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche continued their strong start with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs entry-level deal Bardakov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Bardako could join AHL Colorado on an amateur tryout for the Calder Cup Playoffs because his contract begins in 2025-26. He had 17 goals and 35 points in 53 regular-season games for KHL SKA St. Petersburg in 2024-25 before adding one goal and one assist in six playoff outings.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE