Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kotjirov is a gaming genius.
Four seconds before the end of the match, he put in a really impressive performance as Ross Colton’s decisive 2-1 goal.
– He has eyes in his neck, Colton says of his teammate according to NHL.com.
The second change in Florida was en route to overtime.
But then Nikita Kotgerov stepped forward and deceived everyone with a superb pass.
Two Florida Panthers defenders descended behind their net to push the Russian Lightning star. He responded to the press match with a delicious pass right behind his back on Ross Colton’s blade. The Lightning striker scored the decisive goal 2-1 with 3.8 seconds left.
When you’re on the ice with “Kuch,” you know you should always be prepared. When I saw that the disc was behind the goal, I ran forward, Colton says and continues:
– He has eyes on his neck. I didn’t even know he knew I was there (in front of goal). Incredible pass from him.
Leading the series of matches
victory Victor Hedmans Tampa Bay means they have won their first two away games in the series and are up 2-0.
– We’re two steps away from the goal, but we’re not there yet, says Tampa Bay coach John Cooper.
Victor Hedman was noticed last night for perhaps one of the easiest assist points of his career. The Swedish star defender took his usual offensive blue position in the powerplay and played against Stephen Stamkos. The Lightning captain looked and looked for a pass before finding Corey Berry, who led 1-0 in the first period.
The third match between the two teams is scheduled for Sunday.