Anton Silaev began his way to the NHL with a victory over the team of Ovechkin

Last night, Nizhny Novgorod Anton Silaev spent his first minutes on the ice in the NHL.

His Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-4, the Sarov native spent 12 minutes and 45 seconds on the ice. In the asset Silaev 6 power techniques (against him, 2 were used), 2 throws to the target, 1 block and 1 interception.

Anton became 59 Russian hockey player, who played this season in the NHL.