Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Trolls Islanders Fans After On-Ice Dustup
Nikita Zadorov continued to engage with Islanders fans on social media following a heated incident during the game at UBS Arena. After the Bruins' defenseman confronted rookie Matthew Schaefer in a physical altercation, several Islanders fans sent him direct messages on Instagram expressing their displeasure.
Zadorov’s Social Media Response
Sharing screenshots of the messages he received, Zadorov highlighted the insults fans sent, from calling him a “scumbag” to worse. In response, he wrote:
“Get out of my DMs and go to the rink to cheer for your team. THAT PLACE WAS A [LIBRARY] TONIGHT!!!”
Details of the On-Ice Incident
The confrontation happened mid-second period when Zadorov used his stick to shove Schaefer, knocking the rookie down. As Schaefer tried to get up, Zadorov pushed him back down, which prompted Anthony Duclair and Islanders captain Anders Lee to rush in to defend Schaefer. The situation escalated with other Islanders players joining in.
- Zadorov was penalized with a double minor for roughing and a two-minute interference penalty.
- Despite the penalties, Zadorov joked after the game about wanting to increase his penalty minutes compared to last season.
- He also took a jab at the Islanders’ fans regarding the quiet crowd atmosphere inside UBS Arena that night.
Author’s Summary
Zadorov’s social media antics and on-ice aggression sparked a lively exchange with fans, highlighting tensions between the Bruins and Islanders during a tightly contested game.
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