Nikita Zadorov, defenseman for the Calgary Flames, has been handed a severe penalty for his actions on the ice during Game 4 of their playoff series against the Boston Bruins. Zadorov has been fined the maximum amount by the NHL for cross-checking a Bruins player, a move that could have significant implications for the rest of the series. The maximum fine suggests that the league views the incident as particularly egregious, and it remains to be seen how Zadorov's team will react to the news. With the series now tied 2-2, the Flames will need to regroup and refocus in order to take the upper hand in the remaining games.
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