Ethen Frank is making the most of his NHL chance with the Washington Capitals, lighting the lamp for his first career goal against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
The 26-year-old rookie picked the perfect moment, beating star goalie Juuse Saros to put the Caps ahead in the third period.
It’s been quite a 48-hour stretch for Frank. Just called up from the Hershey Bears two days ago, he didn’t waste any time making an impact at hockey’s highest level.
His scoring touch showed up immediately – he notched his first NHL point with an assist against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
For a Capitals team already loaded with veteran scorers like Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson, Frank’s emergence hints at an exciting future. He’s part of a promising group of young talent developing in Washington’s farm system.
The quick success is pretty remarkable considering Frank was playing in the AHL just days ago. Now he’s already making highlight-reel plays in the big leagues.
