NHL 100 in 100: Zadorov levels Scheifele

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Linesman Vaughan Rody, far left, pulls Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba off Colorado Avalanche defenceman Nikita Zadorov, third from left, of Russia, as as linesman Jonny Murray struggles with Zadorov as the two players fought in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Denver. Trouba went after Zadorov after his hard hit on Jets centre Mark Scheifele. The Avalanche won 5-2. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Over the next 100 days, host Steve Dangle will break down the top 100 moments of the NHL’s centennial season. Check out the entire series on Sportsnet’s YouTube page and subscribe for more exclusive content.

The Colorado Avalanche didn’t have a lot to celebrate this season, but defenceman Nikita Zadorov did get the fans at Pepsi Center on their feet with this massive hit on Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele.

Moment No. 51:

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