L.A. Secures a 2-0 Lead in the Series by Edging Out Edmonton: Kuzmenko Scores, Gavrikov and Podkolzin Assist on Goals
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The LA Kings crushed the Edmonton Oilers in their own backyard, claiming victory with a score of 6:2 in the initial matchup of the Stanley Cup series. Andrei Kuzmenko shone like a star, notching a goal and an assist, and racking up an impressive total of five points (2+3). He now stands tied with Kirill Kaprizov in the overall Russian scoring chart.
Vladislav Gavrikov and Vasily Podkolzin also made their marks. Gavrikov contributed his second assist of the series, while Podkolzin notched his first playoff assist this season.
Following their triumph, the Kings now hold a commanding lead (2:0) and have already earned a whopping 12 goals in just two games. The next battle takes place on April 25 (early morning of the 26th in Moscow), in Edmonton.
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- Washington player equips a protective mask after losing teeth in the first match against Montreal
- Nichushkin surpasses Zubov, becoming the 14th Russian sniper in NHL playoffs
- Ovechkin shifts to fifth place among Russians in NHL playoff games
On a side note:
As the Stanley Cup playoffs progress, Alex Ovechkin emerges as one of the top-scoring Russian players in the NHL playoffs. He has recently scored his 74th playoff goal, which places him in the 13th position overall in NHL playoff history, tying with Joe Pavelski. Here's a breakdown of some top Russian scorers in the NHL playoffs:
| Player | Playoff Goals ||------------------------|---------------|| Alex Ovechkin | 74 || Sergei Fedorov | 52 || Pavel Datsyuk | 42 || Evgeni Malkin | 41 |
Note: Although rankings may fluctuate, Alex Ovechkin currently holds the highest position among active Russian players regarding the number of playoff goals scored.
- The unfolding NHL playoffs have bookmakers intrigued, as Alex Ovechkin, donning a mask following a dental injury, continues to make waves in Montreal, rising among the top Russian scorers in American-football history.
- With Andrei Kuzmenko and Kirill Kaprizov tied in overall Russian scoring, sports enthusiasts eagerly await the next hockey encounter between the LA Kings and the Edmonton Oilers on April 25, hoping for another captivating tallying session.
- Meanwhile, in another exciting development, Vladimir Nichushkin surpassed Sergei Zubov, becoming the 14th Russian sniper in NHL playoff history, scoring against the Montreal Canadiens.
- As the April showers fall, Washington's hockey squad faces a tough challenge in Montreal, with Ovechkin shifting positions and overtaking Sergei Gonchar to climb into fourth place in the number of NHL playoff games played among Russians.
- As the race heats up, fans will be closely following the exploits of these Russian powerhouses across the various major sports – football, hockey, and American-football – with the NHL playoffs offering a thrilling spectacle in the heart of spring.
