(Video) First NHL Goal: Canucks' Biega nets game-winner in NHL debut

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Photo: Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Alex Biega, shown here celebrating his first NHL goal, has played in 313 AHL games to this point in his career, tallying 19 goals and 102 points with three AHL teams (courtesy of Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire)


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Almost nine years after being selected in the NHL Draft, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Biega made good on his first NHL opportunity by scoring his first NHL goal – the game-winner – in the Canucks 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. Biega was named the game’s First Star for his efforts.

With the Canucks leading 2-1 in the third period and that team pressing in the Wild’s zone, Henrik Sedin gained control of the puck behind the Wild net.… read more

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