Nils Hoglander has been playing on a whole new level recently and he may be forcing his way into the team's top six. Hoglander added another goal tonight which now has him on a 4-game point streak, but it's not all he's provided for the Canucks.
Hoglander has been displaying a new level of intensity and physicality. Tonight, the Kraken and most specifically Brandon Tanev, have been made aware of it. The Swede laid a massive hit on Tanev in the middle of the ice:
Ever since Hoglander came back from his stint in Abbotsford last year, his game has definitely grown and he's been constantly proving his worth. Perhaps it's time he finally gets a real opportunity on the team's top six? Has he done enough to gain a spot on Miller and Boeser's line?