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El-Balad reports that Emil Heineman, the Swedish winger, is set to celebrate a milestone in his professional career. He will play his 100th NHL game on Tuesday night. To date, Heineman has compiled 34 points, consisting of 20 goals and 14 assists over his 99 previous games.
Heineman’s Impressive Performance
Of the 99 games he has played, 33 were with the New York Islanders and 66 with the Montreal Canadiens. He expressed his excitement about reaching this personal achievement, reflecting on how quickly time has flown by. “Feels like this goes quite quick, and it wasn’t too long ago, I just wanted to get the first one,” Heineman stated. “I’m happy. I’m blessed and looking for a few more.”
Current Season Highlights
This season, Heineman has already tied his career high with 10 goals. Additionally, he leads the Islanders with 115 hits, placing him fifth in the NHL for this statistic. He attributed his smooth integration into the Islanders squad to the support from his teammates.
- Career points: 34 (20 goals, 14 assists)
- Games played: 99 (33 with Islanders, 66 with Canadiens)
- Current season goals: 10 (career high)
- Team leader in hits: 115
“The guys here made it so easy to come here, feel so welcome, and they’ve been taking care of me ever since I got here,” Heineman shared. “That’s probably the biggest thing that made it so simple for us to get here and the guys have been playing well and helped me out there.”
Mitchell to Make Home Debut
In other news, Travis Mitchell, a native of South Lyon, Michigan, is also set to play on Tuesday. This will be his first game in his home state.
- Player: Travis Mitchell
- Hometown: South Lyon, MI
- Game: First home game
Both players will be looking to make a significant impact in their respective games, adding excitement for fans and teammates alike.
