"It's something we couldn't even dream of," Aliaksei said. "Being on the same team, it's going to be something special." This reflects the emotional significance of their situation.
"I think it adds to his first NHL preseason game, being able to do it with his big brother right there beside him and help him through it," said head coach Spencer Carbery, emphasizing the supportive role of family.
"I was so happy," Aliaksei said of hearing the news they would play on Tuesday. "Especially for Ilya. Because he was waiting on this chance. For sure you want to play your first game. I was happy first of all for him especially."
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