Patrik Laine starts the NHL season with a good shot.
Patrik Laine will start the NHL season as a center forward. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Patrick Laine was one of the decisive factors for the Columbus Blue Jackets with his two power points, when the team overthrew the Washington Capitals 4–2 in the training match of the night.
In the 7th minute of the third period, Laine, who played the role of center, got the puck with his opening win For Cole Sillinger, who hit the goal in front of the goal to level the game at 2–2. In the last minute of the match, the Finn decided the game once and for all by moving the puck to the empty spaces and making the situation 4–2.
Laine, 25, adapted to the role of center forward quite well during the training season, as he scored eight points (4+4) in five matches.
The Florida Panthers’ training season ended with a 2–4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Eetu Luostarinen was involved in both goals for the panther jerseys. The forward, who is preparing for his fifth NHL season, passed by Ryan Lomberg 1–1 equalizer and hit the match itself to make it 2–2 by Matthew Tkatchuk insightful serving.
Finnish power was also seen on Lightning’s side, when Walter Merelä caught the second pass By Tanner Jeannot to a 1–0 hit.
The NHL Regular Season starts next week.