So far, so good for Vitali Kravtsov’s development

What a difference a year makes. Last year, Vitali Kravtsov was rightfully frustrated, as he was sent to the AHL while inferior forwards (and defensemen) were slotted in at wing. This year, after a full season in the KHL and a pandemic, Kravtsov is looking like he belongs. It’s a little amazing how that works, getting one more year of development for a 21 year old Vitali Kravtsov.

Pavel Buchnevich sets up Vitali Kravtsov for his first NHL goal… until Lindy Ruff and the Devils challenge the play. It's ruled to be offside, so no goal… #NYR pic.twitter.com/PG2tmC1JWp

Prior to Kravtsov's no goal, he helps prevent the Devils from getting an opportunity on an open net #NYR pic.twitter.com/UPNUO8jFJs

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