When Elias Pettersson was missing due to an injury, it was instead another Vancouver Swede who stepped forward.
Nils Höglander, who played in Rögle last season, scored the goal last night 4-2 with a quick shot just below the crossbar.
Video review was required but the case was approved.
His fifth goal so far.
The 20-year-old from Bockträsk has now scored 14 points in his first 23 NHL games divided into five goals and nine assists.
"It eats mentally"
The goal secured the victory against the reigning champion team Toronto.
An important win for Vancouver, which has only won three of its last eight games.
- It eats mentally when you know you are playing well and not winning, so this will hopefully help everyone. I think our team thinks they are a good team and that they can take anyone, says Vancouver's coach Travis Green after the match