Watch: Kasper Simontaival scores twice in KalPa debut

Originally posted on Hockey Royalty | By Ryan Sikes | Last updated 9/17/21

After an injury delayed his KalPa debut, LA Kings prospect Kasper Simontaival scored twice on Friday.

Less than three minutes into the opening frame, LA Kings 2020 third-round Kasper Simontaival notched his first goal with his new team.

Simontaival scores in his first game back! #GoKingsGo https://t.co/rANkbfOFkn

— Hockey Royalty (@Hockey_Royalty) September 17, 2021

I said it in the subtweet to the above, but I love this play for a variety of reasons. Simontaival’s forechecking created the errant pass and was there for the put-back off the deflection.

A good start for the young forward. But wait, there’s more!

With approximately four minutes remaining in the second period and KalPa on the powerplay, Simontaival fires a rocket stickside and finds the back of the net for his second goal of the game.

Oh my, he scored again! This time on the powerplay. What a rocket! #Simontaival #GoKingsGo https://t.co/jVTRwiIQT6

— Hockey Royalty (@Hockey_Royalty) September 17, 2021