In his first NHL game, Victor Eklund played on a top line with Bo Horvat and Simon Holmström, according to major media reports. His assist contributed to Horvat's milestone goal, though the Islanders fell 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Eklund was expected to join the New York Islanders organization later in the week, multiple reports indicate, but it was unclear whether he would play directly in the NHL or start in the AHL.
He has since joined the Bridgeport Islanders in the AHL to extend his season, according to multiple reports, and scored a goal in an AHL game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In other debuts, Felix Unger Sörum, a Swedish-born player for the Carolina Hurricanes, also made his NHL debut and recorded an assist in the same game, according to major media reports. Jack Berglund made his AHL debut for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, multiple reports indicate.
It was the best moment of my life.
Meanwhile, Anton Frondell has tallied 9 points in 10 NHL games this season, according to multiple reports.
It was incredible, this is the best moment of my life.
I have never played a crazier game. I used to play guys like Bo Horvat in video games when I was little and now I'm out playing with him and the other guys. It's crazy, but I'm enjoying every second.
It's fantastic to be part of that goal and I told him to keep the puck. 300 goals is completely incredible.
I have had a lot of fun this season! It has been up and down. It was difficult in the beginning to come from Hockeyallsvenskan up to SHL, but I think I found my way in the game and it has been magical. I feel so damn at home here, a thousand thanks for all the support.