Rangers prospect, Kravtsov keeps earning great reviews (w/video)
Vitali Kravtsov (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Vitali Kravtsov continues to open eyes and validate the Rangers opting to take him over highly touted Oliver Wahlstrom in this summer’s draft. In yesterday’s action at the under 20 4 Nations Tournament, Kravtsov tallied a goal, assist and a shootout tally for Russia. All this after being named Captain before the game.
#NYR prospect Vitali Kravtsov will serve as Russia’s captain in today’s game at the U20 Four Nations Tournament.
— NYR Stats & Info (@NYRStatsInfo) August 24, 2018
High Level Skills
Russia edged host Sweden 4-3 and Kravtsov dominated the game while showing a wide arrange of skill. His goal showed off his size and shot, while his assist and shootout goal showed his vision and creativity.
The Goal
U20: Вот он, исторический гол Кравцова! #4NationsTournament #SWERUS pic.twitter.com/bJvsY8BQK2
— Хоккей России (@russiahockey) August 24, 2018
The Assist
#U20: Ridiculous slap pass from RW Vitaly Kravtsov (NYR 1st/2018) to find LHD Ilya Morozov (2019/1999) on the power play to give Russia a 3-1 lead, but Swedes answered back to make it a one-goal game again late in the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/Si3X3eO8Ib
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) August 24, 2018
The Shootout Tally
#U20: Lots to like about this shootout goal by Vitaly Kravtsov. pic.twitter.com/Oi6MMls6YJ
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) August 24, 2018
Per an NHL scout, #NYR prospect Vitali Kravtsov was “dominant” and “scary good” for Russia vs. Sweden. Goal, assist, scored in shootout.
— Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) August 24, 2018
Staying Hot
Kravtsov wasn’t done, as today in Russia’s victory against the Czechs he continued to dominate being named player of the game for Russia. Here’s a look at his assist on Russia’s 3-1 goal.
Vitaly Kravtsov dishes to Ilya Morozov for the goal. Just watch his movement and use of the puck on this shift. #NYR pic.twitter.com/Pk4ERegsmu
— Alex Nunn (@aj_ranger) August 25, 2018
Russia plays Finland tomorrow.