It's been a few days of firsts for former Saint John Sea Dogs.
The goal came at 5:35 of the first period, making it 2-1 Florida at the time. Kuznetsov played 22:36, the second most amongst Flames defensemen.
On Friday, former Sea Dogs defenseman Yan Kuznetsov netted his first NHL goal, scoring for the Calgary Flames in their 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
The goal came at 5:35 of the first period, making it 2-1 Florida at the time. Kuznetsov played 22:36, the second most amongst Flames defensemen.
This was the 12th game Kuznetsov has played with the Flames this season and now has a goal and two assists. He's also appeared in 10 games with the AHL Calgary Wranglers where he's posted two goals.
The 23-year-old is in his fourth full season of professional hockey. He had only appeared in one NHL game prior to this season.
The Russian joined the Sea Dogs during the 2021-22 season, recording two goals and 11 assists in 25 regular season games. He added two assists in four playoff games along with a goal and two helpers in four Memorial Cup matches.
Former Sea Dogs forward Eriks Mateiko, meanwhile, scored his first professional goal on Wednesday. The goal came at 17:52 of the third period in the Hershey Bears' 6-3 loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Congrats to Eriks Mateiko on his first AHL goal! pic.twitter.com/ArVoul3J5n
— Bears Hockey Nation (@HBHNationBlog) November 27, 2025
Mateiko has a goal and an assist in 13 AHL games this season. He has missed some time with an injury.
The 20-year-old spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Sea Dogs and was dealt to the Rimouski Oceanic during last season's holiday trade period. He was Saint John's captain prior to the deal.
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