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Birthdate
6/7/1998
Birthplace
Ylojarvi, Finland
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Birthdate
6/7/1998
Birthplace
Ylojarvi, Finland
Position
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Tampa Bay Lightning
2023-2024 (1 Season)
NHL News
2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.
NHL betting: Can Kirill Kaprizov win the Hart Trophy?
Betting tips, picks and trends for Wild-Blues, and a look at Kirill Kaprizov's Hart Trophy chances.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Pastrnak drops as Bruins expect change
Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees some early movement in the top 250, with Igor Shesterkin rising into the top five.
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's thankful item
As we approach Thanksgiving, and a quarter of the season in the rear-view mirror, here is each team's most cherished item in 2024-25.
2024-25 NHL schedule: How to watch on ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC
The 2024-25 season is here. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.
Blue Jackets take on the Hurricanes after Johnson's 2-goal game
Carolina Hurricanes (14-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (8-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division)
