Sidney Crosby has scored several great one-handed goals throughout his career, but Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pontus Holmberg's success on Tuesday night was no joke either.
The Swede scored his first goal of the season with a great solo effort in the second third of the game against the San Jose Sharks. Holding his stick in one hand, Holmberg managed to get behind defenseman Kyle Burroughs before gently lifting the puck over Kaapo Kahkonen's left mat.
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The visiting goalie rolled his eyes after allowing the Leafs just their fourth goal on 20 shots. His evening ended after 22 minutes when Finn Mackenzie Blackwood made way.
The former New Jersey Devils fared little better, giving up three times on 25 shots and losing en route to a 7-1 loss to the Sharks.
There was no shortage of spectacular goals in this encounter. Auston Matthews scored his 31st goal of the season on a power play in the first period. The American hit Kahkonen with a slap shot from a very tight angle.
Several Leafs players are looking for a spot in the next All-Star Game and they certainly encouraged fans at Scotiabank Arena to vote for them. Mitch Marner scored twice and had just as many assists. $92 million man William Nylander was involved in three goals.