Elias Pettersson just tied Pavel Bure's rookie record
Elias Pettersson has a serious chance to etch his name into the Vancouver Canucks 49-year-old franchise record book.
On Sunday, Pettersson registered an assist on the Canucks’ second goal, tying the team record for points by a rookie.
That magic number? Sixty, tying him with Pavel Bure and Ivan Hlinka. Those impressive records were set in the 1991-92 and 1981-82 seasons, respectively.
Elias Pettersson of the @Canucks collected an assist to become the first rookie to reach the 60-point mark this season (27-33—60 in 61 GP). #NHLStats #VANvsDAL pic.twitter.com/yJ1CymNdDt
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 17, 2019
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And the rookie has a chance of beating that points record when the team faces off against the Chicago Blackhawks Monday night.
Already a clear frontrunner to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year, Pettersson leads all NHL rookies this season in goals, assists and points.
“I’m very proud of that.” @_EPettersson talks about tying the #Canucks rookie scoring record and comments on the penalty shot. pic.twitter.com/ZCxWMztgCJ
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 18, 2019
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