Vasily Podkolzin vowed there’s more to come after his first goal with the Edmonton Oilers.
Podkolzin scored the game’s first goal and Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday.
Podkolzin was all over opposing nets in recent games and was finally rewarded when he beat Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick for his first goal this season, his first as an Oiler and his first goal since last March.
“It’s tough, but sometimes you need these challenges in your life to be a better hockey player,” Podkolzin said.
“Be patient, keep working, and try to think positive. Have a strong mentality.”
Leon Draisaitl dropped the puck back to Podkolzin whose one-timer went in off the post with 2:26 left in the first period.
The 23-year-old Russian …