On Saturday, the Latvian strikers stood out with successful shots in the National Hockey League test matches.
In the first game, Buffalo “Sabers” represented by Zemgus Girgenson won the Detroit “Red Wings” at home with the result 3: 1 (0: 0, 2: 1, 1: 0).
At the end of the second third, the Latvian intercepted the inaccurate pass from the opposing goalkeeper and scored a goal. Girgenson spent a total of 15 minutes and four seconds on the ice, during which he made three shots on goal and blocked two shots.
Winnie Hinostroza and John Jason Peterka also scored goals for the Buffalo team. Sam Ganje scored for the Red Wings.
In the mutual match of Latvian players, where the Pittsburgh “Penguins” represented by Teodors Blugers visited Elvis Merzlikkin Columbus “Blue Jackets”, the Pittsburgh team was stronger, winning in extra time with the result 4: 3 (1: 1, 0: 1, 2: 1, 1: 0).
Blugers scored in the third third, reaching 3: 3, and also assisted in the first goal. He spent 14 minutes and 31 seconds on the ice, including three minutes and 30 seconds playing in the minority, as well as two strength techniques.
Jason Zacker, Brian Rast, Chad Rewedel also scored for the Penguins, while Sean Curley, Max Dome and Oliver Bjorkstrand stood out in the Columbus team.
Merzlikins rebounded 24 of 28 shots and Pittsburgh goalkeeper Tristan Jerry 26 of 29 shots.
In another game, the Sharks team in San Jose, represented by Rudolf Balcer, played the last pre-season game, in which they won the Las Vegas “Golden Knights” at home 4: 0 (2: 0, 1: 0, 1: 0).
Balcers assisted in the third goal. He spent a total of 12 minutes and 35 seconds on the ice, during which he also made two shots on goal and two strength techniques.
Kevin Lebank, William Eclund, Jonathan Dalen and Brent Burns scored for the San Jose team.
The NHL Main Event will start on October 12th.
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