Canucks' Zadorov ejected for boarding Knights' Howden

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov was handed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding Golden Knights forward Brett Howden in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Vegas.

The incident happened in the dying seconds of the first period with Vegas up 4-1.

Nikita Zadorov gets a five-minute major and game misconduct for boarding. pic.twitter.com/7XSUR1C0WV

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Zadorov registered one shot on goal in just over four minutes of ice time before being tossed from the matchup. He also took a penalty for high-sticking earlier in the contest, and Vegas scored on the ensuing power play.

This is Zadorov's second time being ejected from a game this season.

He was shown the door in February following a hit to the head of Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond. The rearguard was subsequently suspended two games.

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