However the best part of that first NHL goal was seeing the reactions of his parents, Ellinor and Peter, who were at Rogers Arena and got to witness the moment in person. The camera found the couple directly after the milestone goal and it’s easy to see how proud and emotional they were.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki had a memorable NHL debut. While the Vancouver Canucks 2022 first-round pick didn't end up on the scoresheet, he was able to generate some chances in the offensive zone while also playing strong defensively. Ultimately, Lekkerimäki didn't look out of place in the 14:07 he played against the Calgary Flames.

It didn't take long for Jonathan Lekkerimäki to score his first career goal as the Vancouver Canucks top prospect lit the lamp in just his second career game. The goal came 2:40 seconds into Vancouver's game against the New York Islanders and was just his third shot as an NHLer.

Tonight is sure to be a night that Jonathan Lekkerimäki will never forget, as the 20-year-old Canucks rookie will make his NHL debut.

Dakota Joshua got a loud cheer when he hopped over the boards for his first shift since his cancer diagnosis. That cheer was almost as loud as the one that reverberated throughout Rogers Arena when Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored his first career goal.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki will make his NHL debut when the Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been promoted to the big city in Vancouver, and his timing couldn’t be better. For a team that ranks 22nd in shots per game (27.8), 20th in powerplay goals (8), and 19th in overall goals (42),