Ottawa Senators’ Russian forward Vladimir Tarasenko spoke about the victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The words of the hockey player were reported by the press service of the Canadian club.
“We’re playing well but we still have a lot to improve on. So far, so good. My first goal for Ottawa? There’s always pressure when the season starts, you’re trying to score goals. This is my first season with the new team. My family came to visit me the other day, so I won’t lie, this is an important moment,” Tarasenko said.
Tarasenko scored his first goal in the match against Ottawa, for which he signed a one-season contract in the summer of 2023. The hockey player opened the scoring of the match by scoring a goal in the eighth minute of the first period. His assistants were Ridley Greig and Jacob Chickran. Also in this game, Tarasenko provided an assist to Matthew Joseph, who scored Ottawa’s third goal.
Previously reportedTarasenko became the third star of the match between Ottawa and Tampa.