Russian Stanley Cup winner made an assist in an NHL match in Finland
The meeting against Seattle Kraken ended 4-1. The match was held in Helsinki
The Carolina Hurricanes beat Seattle Kraken 4-1 in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular championship game, which was held in Helsinki as part of the Global Series.
Among the winners, goals were scored by Nikolai Ehlers (12th minute), Sebastian Aho (13 and 52), Yuuso Välimäki (30). The losers of the puck on account of Frederick Godraud (54).
The Russian striker of “Carolina” Andrei Svechnikov noted a productive transfer.
For “Carolina” are three Russian hockey players – Svechnikov, Peter Kochetkov and Alexander Nikishin.
On November 8, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said he was against the arrival of Russian hockey players. On November 12, the Finnish government announced entry restrictions for Russians. A decree was adopted stating that the entry of Russian citizens, including athletes, poses a threat to the country’s international relations. The provisions of this document will be taken into account from November 16.
Since 1997, the NHL has played some regular championship games outside of North America. Of the 49 such meetings, 12 were played in Finland, eight of which took place in Helsinki.
Carolina and Seattle will play another match in Helsinki on November 14.
"Hurricanes" with 32 points is in first place in the Capital Division of the NHL standings. Seattle (19) is in fourth place in the Pacific Division.
