Alexis Lafreniere the New York Rangers rookie left wing, who was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, spoke about moving up to play with Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich in recent NHL matches.
«Playing with great players and I'm just trying to learn every day at practice, every game. Trying to get better. It's fun for me to play with Mika and «Buch,» they're two great players. Just got to learn from them a little bit and get better every day.»
In the last match, the Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabers (6:3). Buchnevich made two assists, Lafreniere one. New York Swedish forward Zibanejad scored a hat-trick.