Interview with Penguins' Filip Hallander
Los Angeles - Rickard Rakell, a top liner and scorer, is not a typical penalty killer. He tallied a career-high 35 goals last season.
Filip Hallander, a fellow Swede, was also finding his game as a top-line winger. In a recent game, Rakell earned an assist on Hallander's first NHL goal in the Penguins' 4-2 win over the LA Kings.
Hallander became the latest Penguins rookie to score his first NHL goal this season, following Harrison Brunicke and Ben Kindel. Despite being outplayed, the Penguins were tied 2-2 in the third period.
Rakell seized an opportunity for a shorthanded two-on-one with Hallander, but his shot hit the crossbar. However, this led to Hallander's goal.
It feels good
Author's summary: Penguins' Filip Hallander discusses new roles and differences.