Nils Höglander has another solid game and gets two goals
Speaking of bright spots in a dismal season, Nils Höglander also had himself another solid game.
Höglander had his first career two-goal game on Monday, and he has tallied six points in his last five games. He now has 12 goals and 26 points in 50 games this season.
The Athletic’s Harman Dayal had a pretty interesting stat that put Höglander in some good company:
Nils Höglander is now up to 24 5-on-5 points. That ties him for 55th among NHL forwards with the likes of Joe Pavelski, TJ Oshie, Jason Spezza, Alex Ovechkin and Tyler Toffoli
— Harman Dayal (@harmandayal2) May 11, 2021
The rookie was battling hard for loose pucks and was trying to get plenty of scoring chances for the Canucks. When he was on the ice, it seemed like he was everywhere. When Höglander had the puck, he tried to make something happen and he scored two goals! He was second among Canucks forwards with a 56.67 Corsi For Percentage, according to Natural Stat Trick.
On the first goal, he broke up the pass between two Jets’ players and raced down the ice. His initial shot was stopped by Laurent Brossoit, but he was able to bury his own rebound.
Nils Höglander steals the puck and buries his own rebound on the breakaway to open the scoring! #Canucks pic.twitter.com/iLgNpw7fcm
— Sportsnet 650 (@Sportsnet650) May 11, 2021
On the second goal, he skated down the wing, took a shot that went off the Jets’ defender and somehow managed to beat Brossoit again. At first glance, it looked like it went off Brock Boeser but it ended up being Höglander’s tally.
Höglander gets his 2nd goal of the game on the 2-on-1. Just like they drew it up! 😅 #Canucks pic.twitter.com/bGLr0Tf1X6
— Sportsnet 650 (@Sportsnet650) May 11, 2021
Höglander has been fun to watch all season, and this was no different on Monday night.