Nikita Zadorov crushes the Predators captain Roman Josi with huge hit
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Patrik Allvin displayed a masterclass this year. He made key acquisitions, from free agency signings to minor trades to blockbusters, and Allvin has been ahead on the vast majority of them.
He acquired Casey DeSmith for the low price of Tanner Pearson, the veteran netminder who now leads the team on the ice since Demko got injured. One acquisition that's been making a huge difference since the playoffs started, is the one that finalized the Bo Horvat deal. The Zadorov acquisition. The vast Russian defenseman has been playing a crucial part in the Canucks' success since the playoffs started, as he's been everywhere. He's gotten into the Predators' head with block shots, goals, key offensive plays, and massive hits.
During the team's win in game three, Zadorov delivered booming hits that directly helped capture the series lead. From the best to the biggest, Big Z laid the Predators captain Roman Josi with a massive unexpected hit. But he also didn't shy away from the biggest and caught the six foot six Michael McCarron in the middle of the ice.
Zadorov commented on this particular sequence and he clearly knows what his job is and it's clear he loves to get it done:
"You can change the game with a hit, a goal, a fight," said Nikita Zadorov after the game about his hit on Roman Josi.
"That was an important moment for our team I thought, I got the guys going on that particular thing on Josi."
"That's my job."
"That was an important moment for our team I thought, I got the guys going on that particular thing on Josi."
"That's my job."
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