The Boston Bruins shocked fans when they announced that Fabian Lysell was recalled to the NHL from the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.
It wasn't clear whether or not Lysell was going to make his debut with the Bruins, but moments before puck drop head coach Joe Sacco met with the media and revealed that Lysell was indeed going to be making his NHL debut with the Bruins.
With Lysell coming into the lineup, the Bruins needed to take a man out, and the opted to sit newcomer Oliver Wahlstrom and place Lysell on the third line with Frederic and Brazeau.
Fabian Lysell makes his NHL debut tonight on a line with Frederic and Brazeau.
After making his NHL debut a shocking stat was revealed regarding Fabian Lysell.
1,527 days later, he became the 25th player from the 1st round of the 2021 Draft to play in their first NHL game 👀
Long overdue for the Swedish phenom 🇸🇪
Fabian Lysell did not disappoint in his debut either, he looked good and even played a big part in the Bruins first goal of the game vs the Blue Jackets during his first NHL shift.
Although he did not register a point, this is definitely a moment he is going to remember for ever!