Alex Alexeyev was loaned to the KHL for the start of the 2020-21 season and Monday, he scored his first goal.
In Salavat Yulaev’s 3-2 overtime loss, the Capitals 2018 first-round pick tallied at even-strength, 32:31 into the game, to give Salavat Yulaev a 2-0 lead.
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Алексеев ✊ Забрасывает дебютную шайбу в #КХЛ за #HCSalavat и удваивает преимущество в счёте 🏒 2:0 pic.twitter.com/QZ9EYtCbNN
— ХК Салават Юлаев (@hcsalavat) October 12, 2020
Alexeyev, in black wearing number 56, jumped into the zone and ripped a shot to the far side of the net. He smiled as he celebrated with his teammates.
🚨 Alexander Alexeyev
2-0 Salavat Ufa pic.twitter.com/u1HstOQQWt— Here's Your Replay ⬇️ (@TheReplayGuy) October 12, 2020
In 12 games this season, Alexeyev has three points (1g, 2a) and has 13 shots on goal. He’s averaging 17:19 of ice time per game.
Screenshot courtesy of @hcsalavat