The youngest Swede ever to succeed
toronto. Leo Karlsson is nothing less than an NHL sensation.
Last night he became the youngest Swede ever to score a hat-trick in the best league in the world.
– Even though we lost, it is of course good to score three goals, says the 18-year-old historic player.
Because that’s what it was. Anaheim lost 6-3 to Philadelphia at Honda Center.
But it is unlikely that anyone will remember this. However, what witnesses never forget is that in just the ninth game in North America, Leo Karlsson hit all three home runs – thus becoming only the 19th 18-year-old player in NHL history to complete a hat-trick. And the youngest Swede ever.
“Also early in the morning in Sweden…”
– Of course, it feels very good, he said a little sheepishly in a live television interview after the final whistle.
– If we had won, it would have been better, but of course scoring three goals is fun. If I had time to check how many text messages I have received so far? No, but it’s also early in Sweden.
In the absence of the injured Trevor Zegra, the young Warmlander put together a newly formed group with Troy Terry and veteran Alex Killorn – and it worked well, to say the least. Killorn played until the first two goals and Terry for the third.
– Yes, I developed great chemistry at the same time, and it was great to play with Kilorn as well.
– Now we just have to try to make sure that the opponents do not have many chances in the next match.