The Swedish goalkeeper made his NHL debut – stole the show

The 23-year-old goalkeeper Dennis Hildeby finally got to make his long-awaited NHL debut. And it was a direct success, when his Toronto won 4–2 against New Jersey. There were a lot of emotions, says the 23-year-old to the league's website.

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Dennis Hildeby has only been guarding the goal in the AHL farm league since moving to North America. But when he took the step up to the NHL during the night against Friday, it was a magnificent debut. A 4–2 win and 23 saves.

I tried to enjoy it as much as possible, but it was a bit back and forth, says Hildeby.

"Really good saves"

Coach Craig Berube, however, only had praise.

I didn't think he looked nervous at all. He looked okay before the game, and looked calm between the posts overall, he says to the league's website and continues:

I think he made some really good saves. I'm very happy for his sake.

Hildeby moved to Timrå in 2017, where he played with the J18 team, before leaving for Färjestad three seasons later. There, he also made his SHL debut, but only managed 29 matches before moving to North America.

Lindholm and Karlsson's point success

And it wasn't just Dennis Hildeby who had a good day at work.

Elias Lindholm got to open the season's goal scoring in his new club Boston, when he scored a goal and two assists in the 6–4 win over Montreal. Thus, the Swedish star has started the season with four points in two matches.

Erik Karlsson also scored his first goal of the season, and was also credited with an assist point when Pittsburgh defeated Detroit (6–3).

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