SALT LAKE CITY – Former 2023 NHL Draft pick and Utah Hockey Club prospect Daniil But had himself a day in a KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) preseason matchup for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, scoring two spectacular goals enroute to a 5-4 victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk.
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Trailing 2-1 in the second period, But broke free in the neutral zone after a Traktor turnover and accelerated onto the breakaway. With two opposing players on his back, But managed to go five-hole with his backhand into the net before being tripped up and taking out the netminder.
🚨 DANNY GOALS 🐂 #UtahHC
2-2 #LOK #KHLpreseason pic.twitter.com/5BLlgd9uUV— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) August 22, 2024
Upon review, the goal was confirmed by officials and tied the game at 2 each.
Yet again breaking free, But scaled the boards before heading to the net. With no other choice, the defender tripped But again which caused him to lose his footing and fall to the ice. However, as But went down, the puck took a wild bounce and ended up inside the net off of his stick for the second time.
HATTY WATCH 👀
🚨 DANNY GOALS 🐂 2nd of the game #UtahHC
4-2 Lokomotiv #KHLpreseason pic.twitter.com/UHwkXBTr4K— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) August 22, 2024
Despite giving up a late two-goal lead after But’s second, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl secured the victory 5-4.
Drafted by the organization back in 2023, But is one of Utah’s most exciting young prospects. Standing 6-foot-5, But is a towering winger with an impressive shot and solid puck handling skills for his size. He also has great speed and as demonstrated by his two goals, is difficult to stop when he forces his way to the net.
With continued development, But will be an absolute force for Utah once he reaches the NHL.
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