Alexei Melnichuk Makes First Career Start Against Arizona
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexei Melnichuk will get to lead his team out on the ice for the very first time in his NHL career on Saturday. The 22-year-old Russian has logged just 9:11 of action in a relief effort prior to his first career start in a matchup against the Coyotes. His only previous experience in the league was a 5-2 loss to Los Angeles on Feb. 11. Melnichuk has posted a 7-7-4 record in the AHL this season with a 3.47 goals-against average and a .868 save percentage. It's a big step up for him here, but at least the Saint Petersburg-born goalie gets to face one of the lowest-scoring sides in the league.
Source: Sheng Peng
Source: Sheng Peng
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