A standout forward extended his dominant preseason form with a clutch play, cutting the deficit nearly in half with a well-timed goal just minutes into the period. The play began with a precise pass from a teammate in the offensive zone, setting up the scorer for a quick strike that shifted momentum in the game. His ability to capitalize on defensive lapses highlights his preseason consistency and offensive impact. Fans and analysts will be watching to see if this form carries over into the regular season.

Harkins continued his strong preseason by halving the deficit to 2-1 goal less than a minute later. The 29-year-old forward accepted a drop pass from Ilya Mikheyev in the offensive zone, skated to the ...