A goal and assist from the Russian forward helped Ottawa beat Tampa in the NHL

A goal and assist from the Russian forward helped Ottawa beat Tampa in the NHL

Tarasenko’s goal and assist helped Ottawa beat Tampa 5:2 in an NHL match

The Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL). This was reported by a Lenta.ru correspondent.

The meeting ended with a score of 5:2. The hosts were helped to win by a puck and an assist from Russian forward Vladimir Tarasenko. This goal was his first for a Canadian club in the regular season. In addition to the Russian, the team scored Matthew Joseph, Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, who scored a double. Anthony Cirelli and Tanner Jeannot scored goals for the visitors.

On June 24, Tarasenko entered the list of the best free agents in the NHL. He previously played for the New York Rangers and his contract expired in 2023. At the end of July, the hockey player signed an agreement with the Canadians. The top also included Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev.

Tarasenko is also known for his performances for the St. Louis Blues and SKA. He has been playing in the NHL since 2013. In the 2023/2024 season, the forward played three games in the NHL regular season, scoring one goal and making three assists.

Source: Lenta

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