Lucas Raymond got off to a wild start to his NHL career last season, finishing tied for second in the rookie scoring league with 23 goals.
This season, the scoring has been slower, but tonight he was the hero as the Detroit Red Wings snapped their two-game losing streak.
- It feels good to score two goals, but I haven't been too worried.
I focus on playing the right way, and I knew good things would happen, he said after the match.
Dylan Larkin assisted on both of Raymond's goals.
- Raymond puts himself in good positions, and he has a quick shot.
I think I had two goals in eight games my sophomore year too, so I told him we're tied, he says after the game.
Filip Gustavsson guarded the box for Minnesota, and was able to save 23 shots.