"Eklund picked up his first career point with a secondary assist on Horvat's 300th career goal during Tuesday night's 2-1 season-finale loss to the Carolina Hurricanes."
"Horvat, despite joining the less-than-3% fraternity of all-time NHLers to reach 300 career goals, didn't hesitate to retrieve the puck from the crease in an attempt to give the puck to Eklund."
"Head coach Pete DeBoer praised Eklund's performance, stating, 'He did a great job, he came in, really skilled kid. He's got a great motor. Relentless. He's got a bright future.'"
"Eklund expressed, 'I told him he should keep it, 300 goals is just amazing not a lot of people can do that.'"
Victor Eklund debuted in the NHL, assisting on Bo Horvat's 300th career goal during a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Eklund, at 19, expressed that the puck should belong to Horvat, while Horvat insisted Eklund should keep it. Eklund's assist came from a skilled pass to Mathew Barzal, who set up Horvat for the goal. Head coach Pete DeBoer praised Eklund's performance, noting his skill and potential. The Islanders face an offseason of changes after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
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