Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov could be facing a suspension following an altercation with a New York Islanders defenseman yesterday.

Yesterday, the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders faced off for the second time in a week, and things got out of hand during the second period.

Nikita Zadorov and the first overall pick from the 2025 NHL draft got into an altercation, and it could lead to Zadorov being suspended or at least punished by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Take a look:

ZADOROV GOES AFTER SCHAEFER AND CHAOS ENSUES

Statement made on Zadorov being suspended

Following the game, Bruins reporter Kevin Paul Dupont stated that there is a good chance Zadorov could be suspended for this play or at least disciplined.

Dupont stated that this is the definition of a cheap shot and called upon the NHL Player Safety to do something about it.

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Definition of cheap shot: Rookie on knee, no ability to brace for hit, Zadorov hits thru w/ head as target, neck snaps back. Et tu, NHL Player Safety?

The Bruins ended up showing some resilience during this game. They trailed all game long, going down 1-0 and then tying it at 1-1. Then they went down 2-1 before tying it again. And then 3-2 before once again tying it in the third period to force overtime.

Ultimately, the Bruins won the game in the shootout to extend their winning streak to four games.