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Victor Eklund scores first NHL
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Victor Eklund scores first NHL goal as Islanders rout Devils 6-0 in Hudson River showdown

Swedish forward Victor Eklund scored his first NHL goal. The 20-year-old also had an assist in the New York Islanders' big win over New Jersey on the other side of the Hudson River.

Stockholm native Eklund stepped up in the third period and scored his first goal in the world's best league to make it 4–0 for the Islanders.

Before that, he also set up Brayden Schenn's goal for 2–0.

Simon Holmström also recorded 1+1 in the game, which the Islanders won 6–0 in a crushing victory.

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Simon HolmströmVictor EklundBrayden SchennsNational Hockey LeagueNew York IslandersNew Jersey Devils
AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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