While the Vancouver Canucks gave up an important two points against the Montréal Canadiens last night, the Abbotsford Canucks were celebrating more than just their impressive 6–2 victory against the Bakersfield Condors. The go-ahead goal was scored by none other than Linus Karlsson who, with his 19th goal of the season, breaks the franchise record for goals scored with 66 in his career with Abbotsford.
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Karlsson was acquired by Vancouver in 2019, when he was traded by the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward prospect Jonathan Dahlén. He played his first full season with Abbotsford in the 2022–23 season, putting up 24 goals and 25 assists in 72 games played. In his second season with Abbotsford, he put up a point-per-game pace over 60 matches and even made his NHL debut on November 16, 2023.
This is not the only milestone Karlsson has reached this season. In Vancouver’s 3–1 win against the Nashville Predators on January 29, 2025, he scored his first NHL goal against Juuse Saros. Just like last night’s goal, his first NHL tally was ultimately the game-winner for his team. Along with his 19 goals on the season, he also has 13 assists in 27 games played. So far this season, he has played nine games with Vancouver.
Right now, Karlsson is also Abbotsford’s franchise leader in points with 141 in 159 games played. Behind him are Arshdeep Bains (122), Sheldon Dries (118), Christian Wolanin (117), and John Stevens (112). Following him in the franchise goal record are Dries (65), Tristen Nielsen (47), Danila Klimovich (47), and Stevens (43).
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