Predators' Vitali Pinchuk: First goal a beauty in overtime win
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Pinchuk scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.
Pinchuk's first NHL was a beauty, a spinning backhand that got over Mackenzie Blackwood in the first period. The 24-year-old Pinchuk has played the last two games due to the absence of Jonathan Marchessault (lower body). Pinchuk has two points, seven shots and a minus-1 rating over seven appearances to begin his NHL career. If he can build some confidence and momentum, he'll be able to stick around on Nashville's third line.
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Predators' Vitali Pinchuk: Pockets helper in debut
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Pinchuk registered an assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Senators.
Pinchuk made his NHL debut Saturday, logging 11:10 of ice time, including 2:12 on the power play. He filled in on the third line for Mavrik Bourque (upper body). Pinchuk isn't guaranteed to stick in the lineup once Bourque is healthy, but getting his first point in his debut is a good first impression. Expect most of Pinchuk's minutes to come in the bottom six this season.
