Pettersson has already been praised for his sensational form this season. Last night, the Swedish center struck again.
The goal in numerical superiority came in the third period, a powerful shot on a pass after a draw that meant victory 5-2 for the Vancouver Canucks.
The impact shot was measured according to the NHL’s commentators at a speed of 148 kilometers per hour.
In addition to the goal, the 24-year-old accounted for two assists and now stands at 24 points in 13 games (7+17) and tops the NHL’s scoring list – one point ahead of Tampa Bay star Nikita Kucherov.
Nevertheless, “EP40” himself was not particularly satisfied with his effort.
– I don’t think we did our best. I wasn’t happy with my game, but we still managed to win. It’s a strength we have right now, says Elias Pettersson to the NHL after the match.
Vancouver has started the season with 10 wins in 13 games, the best ever opening season in club history.
The victory against Ottawa, which plays in Stockholm this week, was the fifth in a row for the Canucks, who are shadowing Las Vegas in second place in the Pacific Division.
2023-11-10 05:56:40
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