Video: Veleno scores first NHL goal

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Joe Veleno scored his first National Hockey League goal on Friday night.

The former Saint John Sea Dogs captain scored on a power play at 13:50 of the second period in the Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Veleno, playing in his fifth game with the Red Wings since joining the club a couple weeks ago, also had three shots on goal in 14:50 of ice time.

"I just tried to find an open lane and it was a hell of a pass and I was able to get it on and off my stick really quick," Veleno told media after the game, via the Detroit Free Press.

The Red Wings play their final game of this shortened season tonight in Columbus.

Veleno spent most of the 2020-21 season on loan with Sweden's Malmo Redhawks where he registered 11 goals and nine assists in 46 games. He made his NHL debut on April 27.