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NJD@NYI: Eklund gets serenaded by fans for his 20th birthday

By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Nothing like a little birthday celebration with 17,000 of your closest friends.

New York Islanders forward Victor Eklund had a pretty epic 20th birthday on Saturday, scoring his first NHL goal in a 6-0 win against the New Jersey Devils.

Afterward, he heard it from the crowd - and not just cheers.

While sitting for an interview after being named the game's first star, Eklund was serenaded by Long Island's Loudest as fans in attendance sang "Happy Birthday" to the No. 16 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft out of Stockholm.

Eklund was clearly appreicative of the love, waving to fans and tapping on the glass as he left the bench.

Wonder what Islanders fans will have in store for his 21st birthday.

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