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First round NHL booking Lassi Thomson started well in Sweden

Defenseman Lassi Thomson continued his effective performances in the hockey series SHL.

Malmö’s well-mannered defender Lassi Thomson the Linköping goalkeeper completed his third goal of the season Christian Heljangon behind the back.

With the Finn’s important hit, Malmö took a 2-1 lead in the middle of the match and eventually won Monday’s battle 3-2 to the delight of the home crowd.

In seven matches, Thomson, who shoots from the right, has scored 3+2=5 points. He is the best scorer of the Malmö Redhawks, who are seventh in the Swedish premier league.

– We have played tight, low-scoring games and a lot of extra time. Obviously, it’s hard to beat us, said Thomson.

The 24-year-old Ilves-bred is a 2019 first-round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators.

Thomson, who has 18 games under his belt in the NHL, played a total of 67 AHL games for the Belleville Senators last season, where he scored 6+15=21.

Heljanko blocked 24 shots in the losing game.

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