Avalanche's Zakhar Bardakov: Logs first two-point game
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Bardakov had two assists and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Oilers.
This was Bardakov's first multi-point effort in the NHL. The 24-year-old helped out on goals by linemates Gavin Brindley and Parker Kelly during the second period. Through 10 appearances, Bardakov has four points, seven shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating, though he's averaging just over six minutes of ice time per game. Until his usage increases, it'll be tough for the Russian to provide any consistency on offense.
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Avalanche's Zakhar Bardakov: Pots first goal
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Bardakov scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Devils.
Bardakov gave the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in the first period with the first goal of his NHL career. He's up to two points, five shots, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over six appearances in a fourth-line role. He saw a season-high 8:38 of ice time in Tuesday's contest, but his usage is likely to remain limited on a team that has plenty of talent to cover big minutes.
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Avalanche's Zakhar Bardakov: Secures first NHL point
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Bardakov logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Bardakov helped out on a Cale Makar goal in the first period. The assist was Bardakov's first point in two NHL appearances. The 24-year-old center won a job in training camp and will likely spend most of the season battling for playing time on the fourth line. Without a secure spot in the lineup, he's not a great option in fantasy.
Bardakov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with Colorado on Sunday.
Bardako could join AHL Colorado on an amateur tryout for the Calder Cup Playoffs because his contract begins in 2025-26. He had 17 goals and 35 points in 53 regular-season games for KHL SKA St. Petersburg in 2024-25 before adding one goal and one assist in six playoff outings.
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