Fourteen minutes into Tampa's home game against Anaheim, Victor Hedman made a diagonal pass to Brandon Hagel, who immediately set up Anthony Cirelli – and it was a goal.
And a milestone was reached for Hedman.
Yes, it was a nice goal, so it felt extra good, says Hedman to Aftonbladet.
Only three Swedish defensemen are more prolific playmakers in NHL history: Nicklas Lidström (878), Erik Karlsson (656), and Börje Salming (637).
It's incredible to think that I was drafted in Montreal one moment and now I'm sitting here 600 assists later. I have a hard time putting into words what a stroke of luck it's been for me.
But it has a lot to do with the fact that I've had fantastic teammates to pass to and that the team as a whole has been so successful, says Hedman to Aftonbladet.
Tampa won the game against Anaheim 4–3 after a shootout.
