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Nikita
Zaitsev
Defense
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29/10/1991
Birthplace
Moscow, USSR
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Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
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Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
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Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
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Leafs grant Zaitsev trade wish with deal to Sens
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Wild beat Stars for first playoff series win in 11 years
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Wild beat Stars 5-2 for first playoff series win in 11 years
— Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Highlights
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Highlights
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Rick Tocchet shares what it took for Flyers to knock out the Penguins
Flyers coach Rick Tocchet joins Pat McAfee to relive Philadelphia's incredible overtime win over the Penguins in Game 6.