New York. The new Swedish big linebacker for the Detroit Red Wings introduced himself.
Simon Edvinson scored his first NHL goal in a home game against St. Louis last night.
– I would be happy about the goal tomorrow, and now I’m disappointed that we lost, says the 20-year-old rookie.
The fight between the Red Wings and St. Lewis was only going 38 seconds when Simon Edvinson’s childhood dream came true.
He flicked a shot from the top of the right penalty circle and the puck took such a convoluted trajectory into the Blues’ area that the referees initially thought Matt Love had headed it 1-0.
Close examination, however, revealed that the rubber did in fact go through an opponent’s defender.
So Simon – who spent most of his first season in North America in the AHL, but played three matches for the Wings – suddenly scored his first goal in the best league in the world.
– It might have been one of the ugliest goals in Detroit’s history, but of course it was fun to score, says the 20-year-old from Gothenburg when he meets the media afterwards.
– However, I will look forward to it more tomorrow, and now I am disappointed that we lost.
Because that’s what happened – although the Red Wings also managed a 2-0 lead after a minute and a half. The Blues turned around and eventually won 4-3.
– I also got two packages. It’s not good enough, says Simon.
However, coach Derek Lalonde is lenient.
– This is part of the development. Simon took another step tonight, doing good things in an offensive way and avoiding big mistakes. And he says I love that he managed to score that goal.
Lucas Raymond got an assist and so did Rosen’s plea for the Blues.