New York. He’s become Sweden’s leading scorer in the NHL this year – and now Adrian Kempe is hoping to help the LA Kings beat the star-studded Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the Stanley Cup as well.
– It feels like we’re better than last year, says the 26-year-old Angermann from Sportbladet.
Many of us thought the battle for victory in the Swedish Shooting League was over when William Nylander scored his 40th goal in Toronto’s regular season finale against the New York Rangers in Manhattan on Thursday.
But a few hours later, the Los Angeles Kings kicked off sin The last league match of the season then Adrian Kempe scored a hat-trick, with which he scored 41 goals, thus snatching the title of top scorer in the blue and yellow.
“I was 38 before that match, so I just had to try to find reliable surfaces,” he says with a slight laugh.
– It was fun, of course, I had some expectations of myself after last season (When he broke through, Adrian scored with 35 complete strikes. Editor’s note) and felt good that you were able to live up to them.
Face the oilers again
But now the season starts again. Adrian – who is in his ninth season in North America – and his Hollywood friends for the second year in a row will face Conor McDavid and other stars of the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs and unlike last year, they intend to. Wins.
“It’s going to be tight and tough again, just like last year, but I’m really looking forward to meeting them again,” continues the sniper from Kramfors, who’s loading up in the hotel room in Alberta when we get to him.
We seem to be a little better than last year. We have more experience and Drew Doughty and Victor Arvidsson could also play this time around. They couldn’t do that a year ago. Then we brought in someone like Kevin Fiala. He looks optimistic.
“A great advantage for us”
Arvidson, yes. Kusmark woodpecker. He was one of the greatest playoff players during his years in Nashville. Now he’s finally back in the hot air.
– I think he’s played 60 playoff games in his career. Recently, he has also been really busy. Countryman Kempe says he’ll be a great asset to us.
Well, and also the Swedish king. Because of course: Adrian, who also won the Indoor Shooting League by thirteen centuries, intends to continue hitting pucks on target.
– Like I said, it will be tight, but I’ll try. It’s going to be incredible fun, we’ve been waiting for this for months and now it’s finally time.
Game 1 between the Oilers and Kings kicks off at 04:00, Swedish time, tonight.
Swedish Shooting League in the NHL 2022-2023
1. Adrian QuimbyLos Angeles Kings – 41 goals.
2. William nylanderToronto Maple Leafs – 40
3. Despair PetersonVancouver Canucks – 39
4. Mika zipanejadNew York Rangers – 39
5. Jesper PrattNew Jersey Devils – 32
6. Victor OlofssonBuffalo Sabers – 28
7. Ricard RaquelPittsburgh Penguins – 28
8. Victor ArvidsonLA Kings – 26
9. Eric CarlsonSan Jose Sharks – 25
10. Joel Ericsson IMinnesota Wild – 23
11. Despair LindholmCalgary Flames – 22
12. Kali yarnkrokToronto Maple Leafs – 20
13. Philip ForsbergNashville Predators – 19
14. Marcus JohanssonMinnesota Wild – 19
15. Mikael BacklundCalgary Flames – 19
16. Lucas RaymondDetroit Red Wings – 17
17. Pierre EngulfingNew York Islanders – 17
18. Jonathan mountain branchDetroit Red Wings – 15
19. Rasmus DahlinBuffalo Sabers – 15
20. William CarlsonVegas Golden Knights – 14