Jonathan Lekkerimäki had a memorable NHL debut. While the Vancouver Canucks 2022 first-round pick didn't end up on the scoresheet, he was able to generate some chances in the offensive zone while also playing strong defensively. Ultimately, Lekkerimäki didn't look out of place in the 14:07 he played against the Calgary Flames.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki will make his NHL debut when the Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Like he has been for most of his career, Mikael Backlund remains a dangerous threat whenever on the ice. The 35-year-old has goals in each of his last two games and sits third on the team in shots with 38. With nine takeaways on the season, the Canucks must be careful when he is on the ice, as a turnover could easily end up in the back of the net.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been promoted to the big city in Vancouver, and his timing couldn’t be better. For a team that ranks 22nd in shots per game (27.8), 20th in powerplay goals (8), and 19th in overall goals (42),