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Victor Eklund debuts in AHL with game-winning shootout goal

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  • Victor Eklund debuted in the AHL in the USA.
  • He scored the game-winning goal in a shootout.
  • Eklund joined the New York Islanders' farm team after leaving Sweden.

Swedish talent Victor Eklund debuted in the AHL in the USA shortly after arriving. The 19-year-old scored the decisive goal in a shootout with a perfect shot. Eklund said he was jetlagged but felt it went quite well, and he had joined the New York Islanders' farm team for a training session before the debut.

He expressed feeling like part of the group and working towards a playoff spot. Eklund left Sweden after his team Djurgården was eliminated from the playoffs last week.

I was jetlagged but felt it went quite well

Victor Eklund

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