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Swedish Rookie Lekkerimäki Shines in Vancouver's NHL Victory

Two goals, including the decisive penalty shot. Swedish Vancouver forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki sank New Jersey in NHL ice hockey, but coach Rick Tocchet reveals that it wasn't his choice to choose the 20-year-old as penalty shooter.

Swedish Rookie Lekkerimäki Shines in Vancouver's NHL Victory

First NHL goal for Linus Karlsson

Vancouver's Swedish center Linus Karlsson struck with his first goal in his NHL career on Thursday night, Swedish time. The 25-year-old sent the puck past Nashville's goalkeeper in the opening of the second period, after a pass from Tyler Myers.

First NHL goal for Linus Karlsson

The Coach on the Swedish Goal: "Seven-Hole Shot"

Vancouver lost to Montreal – but Swedish Jonathan Lekkerimäki set a personal record with two points in a match. A seven-hole shot, says coach Rick Tocchet.

The Coach on the Swedish Goal: "Seven-Hole Shot"

Noble was celebrated in his return to Vancouver

Alexander Edler was hailed one last time when he returned to Vancouver, the NHL club where he played the majority of his career. I am very proud of the tribute, said Edler in a TV interview with Sportsnet during the first intermission.

Noble was celebrated in his return to Vancouver