Cologne (SID) – Ice hockey exceptional talent Moritz Seider has made a perfect start to the season in the North American professional league NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. The German international defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 with his team. The Red Wings secured the home win only through a strong third third with three goals from the 43rd minute.
Seider (21), who was on the ice for 22 minutes against the Canadiens and failed to score a point, was the first German to be awarded the Calder Trophy for best NHL rookie last season.
Meanwhile, Stanley Cup winner Nico Sturm also lost his third game of the season with his new club, the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks lost 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho not scoring the winning goal until the 59th minute.
Last year’s finalist Tampa Bay Lightning meanwhile celebrated their first success in the second game of the season, in the 5-2 victory at the Columbus Blue Jackets Steven Stamkos advanced to the match winner with a brace.