Rangers prospect, Kravtsov keeps earning great reviews (w/video)
Vitali Kravtsov continues to open eyes and validate the Rangers opting to take him over highly touted Oliver Wahlstrom in this summer’s draft. In yesterday’s action at the under 20 4 Nations Tournament, Kravtsov tallied a goal, assist and a shootout tally for Russia. All this after being named Captain before the game.
#NYR prospect Vitali Kravtsov will serve as Russia’s captain in today’s game at the U20 Four Nations Tournament.
— NYR Stats & Info (@NYRStatsInfo) August 24, 2018
High Level Skills
Russia edged host Sweden 4-3 and Kravtsov dominated the game while showing a wide arrange of skill. His goal showed off his size and shot, while his assist and shootout goal showed his vision and creativity.
The Goal
U20: Вот он, исторический гол Кравцова! #4NationsTournament #SWERUS pic.twitter.com/bJvsY8BQK2
— Хоккей России (@russiahockey) August 24, 2018
The Assist
#U20: Ridiculous slap pass from RW Vitaly Kravtsov (NYR 1st/2018) to find LHD Ilya Morozov (2019/1999) on the power play to give Russia a 3-1 lead, but Swedes answered back to make it a one-goal game again late in the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/Si3X3eO8Ib
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) August 24, 2018
The Shootout Tally
#U20: Lots to like about this shootout goal by Vitaly Kravtsov. pic.twitter.com/Oi6MMls6YJ
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) August 24, 2018
Per an NHL scout, #NYR prospect Vitali Kravtsov was “dominant” and “scary good” for Russia vs. Sweden. Goal, assist, scored in shootout.
— Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) August 24, 2018
Staying Hot
Kravtsov wasn’t done, as today in Russia’s victory against the Czechs he continued to dominate being named player of the game for Russia. Here’s a look at his assist on Russia’s 3-1 goal.
Vitaly Kravtsov dishes to Ilya Morozov for the goal. Just watch his movement and use of the puck on this shift. #NYR pic.twitter.com/Pk4ERegsmu
— Alex Nunn (@aj_ranger) August 25, 2018
Russia plays Finland tomorrow.
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