Nikita Zaitsev
D - FA
- 6' 2"
- 192 lbs
- Age 34
Next Game
- Rank
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- D
- ESPN
- D
Nikita Zaitsev posted his first point of the season by assisting on Vitali Abramov's first career goal in the Sens 6-4 loss to the Blues on Thursday. He added a shot, a hit and four blocks across his team-leading 24:57 of ice-time.
Fantasy Impact
Obviously it's great to see Zaitsev getting his opportunity, but after a 14-point season a year ago, it's clear Zaitsev's offence has taken a back seat to his defensive side. As a result, there's not much to see here fantasy wise.
Zaitsev recorded an assist on the first goal of the game.
Fantasy Impact
He had put up 11 assists in the first 30 games of his career which started this season.
Zaitsev scored a goal in the first period to tie the game at 1-1 which would stay the score until overtime.
Fantasy Impact
He had put up 10 assists in the first 29 games of his career (and this season) before scoring his first career goal tonight.
