The Russian attackerCaroline » Evgeny Kuznetsov threw the puck into the goal”New York Islanders “and caught up with his compatriot Igor Larionov by the number of goals in the NHL playoffs.
Kuznetsov’s goal and assist helped Carolina beat the New York Islanders in the NHL playoff game. Carolina beat the Islanders 3-1 in Raleigh in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup first round. Kuznetsov was recognized as the first star of the match.
Kuznetsov now has 30 goals in 88 playoff games. Larionov has 30 goals in 150 playoff games.
Russians who scored more than Kuznetsov and Larionov in the NHL playoffs included Pavel Bure (35), Alexander Mogilny (39), Vyacheslav Kozlov and Pavel Datsyuk (42 each), Vladimir Tarasenko (44), Alexey Kovalev (45 ), Sergei Fedorov (52 years old), Nikita Kucherov (53 years old), Evgeni Malkin (67 years old) and Alexander Ovechkin (72 years old).
Source : MatchTV
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