After finally getting back on the ice in Finland, Abramov has had a phenomenal start
On loan to Mikkelin Jukurit of the Liiga due to the postponement of NHL/AHL play due to the pandemic, Abramov is trying to make the most of his playing time. Missing the first 4 games due to quarantine reasons, Abramov has been exceptional in his first two games.
In his first game versus Ässät Abramov scored 2 goals, including the game-winner on a penalty shot. He finished with a team-high 9 shots on net and was dominant the whole game, he looked far and away better than the competition and that’s no easy feat since the Liiga one of the stronger leagues in Europe. Abramov also logged 19:22 TOI for the game.
Here is Abramov’s first goal:
🚨Vitaly Abramov with a BEAUTY in his first Liiga game!
— Sens Prospects (@SensProspects) October 15, 2020
Vintage Abramov right here on the eventual GWG in Jukurit's first win of the season 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/OehvgxOIe6
A beautiful goal from Abramov and one that fans have come to expect from the Senators prospect, known for his high skill and insane finishes. Later on, Abramov would impress again, putting the game on ice in overtime:
🚨 Vitaly Abramov wins it on a penalty shot in OT!! We've seen this silky move from him a few times before, what a finish.
— Sens Prospects (@SensProspects) October 15, 2020
Just an incredible Liiga debut for Abramov – 2 goals in Jukurit's first win of the season 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/PB1m6D8nzR
Jukurit had lost their first three games of the season, Abramov single-handedly led them to their first win of the season.
In their next game versus HIFK Abramov came out blazing again, scoring 2 goals in the first period, giving him 4 goals in his first 4 periods. Jukurit would go on to win the game 4-1, with Abramov logging 16:32 of ice time and firing 8 shots on net.
🔥🇫🇮 Vitaly Abramov scored twice in the 1st period to give him 4 goals through the first 4 periods (plus an OT) of his Liiga career. Heck of a start to his season. #SensInEurope pic.twitter.com/7JtY6YRFwe
— Sens Prospects (@SensProspects) October 17, 2020
Back to back wins with Abramov in the lineup, there’s no doubt Abramov has added a jolt of energy to the whole team and will look to keep his strong play going for the rest of his stint until NHL training camp.
With this great start, combined with his solid season in the AHL last season, Abramov will be an intriguing name in training camp, potentially with a shot at the NHL roster.