‘Nothing else to do in that city’: Canucks’ Zadorov compliments Oilers fans with a side of shade for Edmonton

While Zadorov acknowledged positive experiences playing against the Oilers, his words about the city itself are likely to stir emotions among the Oilers faithful attending Game 3. It wouldn’t be surprising to hear a chorus of boos whenever he gains possession of the puck. However, Zadorov appears unfazed by the potential backlash, seemingly thriving in the role of the villain. Since joining the Canucks midseason, he has not only bolstered the team’s physical presence but has also contributed to the offensive side. 

Reflecting on the team’s performance in Game 2, Zadorov commented,

“I thought we were pretty good for two periods, but in the third, we backed up a bit. We ended up doing a lot of defending and didn’t have enough energy to transition to offense. It felt like we were just defending against defending, and we ended up with our backs against the wall for the third period. That’s something we definitely need to address and fix.”

Discussing his crucial sharp angle goal last night, Zadorov explained:

“I think the moment came when I was skating down the wall and didn’t find a passing lane to anyone. I noticed a little opening above your shoulder, so I decided to take the shot. I got a good shot off, and I feel like with some goalies, there are different techniques to play against them. With Saros, for example, there was a bit more space because he’s smaller. It’s all about finding those little openings, and it can vary depending on the goalie’s style and positioning.”

Game 3 goes down Sunday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton, with puck drop scheduled for 6:30 PM PST.