Three-time Gagarin Cup winner Alexey Emelin believes that Ivan Miroshnichenko, with the help of Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov, is capable of unlocking his full potential at the NHL club Washington Capitals.
On Friday night, Miroshnichenko took the field for the first time in Washington’s preseason game against Detroit. He played on a line with Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, recording two assists. The match ended with a victory for Washington with a score of 4:3.
— I can say that Ivan had an excellent debut, scored points, good statistics. Now he has to get a foothold in the lineup, get a feel for the game, it’s a completely different hockey. I think he can reach his full potential. It is difficult to judge on a single match, but the next pre-season matches will show his performances.
I believe the help of Ovechkin and Kuznetsov will have a positive effect on his NHL career. He has experienced guys next to him who have already seen and won a lot, this will be a big plus for him,” Metaratings.ru quotes Emelin.
In May, Miroshnichenko, 19, signed a rookie contract with Washington. In 2022, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that affects lymphocytes and destroys the patient’s immune system. After treatment, the hockey player returned to sports and last season he played for Avangard Omsk.
Metaratings.ru
Source : MatchTV
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