New York. Erik Carlson hit the 700-point mark last night.
But compatriot Elias Lindholm spoiled the memory with two goals that set up Calgary’s Sharktank victory.
– It’s been a long time since we’ve won, so it feels very good, says the champion to Sportbladet after winning 5-2.
The game between San Jose and Calgary lasted 11 minutes when newborn Erik Carlsson wrote himself into the history books once again.
Immediately after signing for the power play, he grabbed a puck on the blue line, found Timo Meyer with a great pass on the side of the goal court and yelled: the 700th point of his NHL career was a reality.
– I will have plenty of time to think about such milestones when I retire. Now I live in the moment and I want to help my team win, says the star from Småland in a press conference afterwards.
But it didn’t work out this time. The Flames won tonight’s duel 5-2 – after a big push early in the second half.
– Until then, it was a tight, even game, neither team created much, says Elias Lindholm as we reach him after the final whistle.
– but the third time it just clicked, I think we scored on three changes in a row. We were efficient, quite simply.
Two goals in 19 seconds
Not least Elias himself. Hit the first two goals of the last period – within 19 seconds.
– I had good passes from Jonathan Huberdeau and Rasmus Anderson, it was just a moment for me, he continues.
Above all, it was good that we won. It’s been a long time since we’ve done this, and hopefully we can build on that and beat them again on Tuesday.
Yes, oddly enough, the sharks and flames meet again on Wednesday night — in the same arena.
– I don’t think I’ve been a part of it before, but it’s so nice not to have to travel somewhere but just lie back and wait for the next match, says Elias.
who was also noted for helping out on game night.