Alex Killorn opens scoring in Game 1 with amazing deflection (Video) (Puck Daddy)

The Tampa Bay Lightning came out aggressive early in the first period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Alex Killorn had the best chance within the game’s opening minute, but his shot went wide of the Chicago Blackhawks net.

But Killorn wouldn’t have to wait long to capitalize on an opportunity. Just 4:31 into the first period, he notched his eighth of the postseason after a sweet, sweet deflection:

Killorn bats puck out of mid-air on backhand

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  Killorn bats puck out of mid-air on backhand

  Lightning forward Alex Killorn shows remarkable hand-eye coordination as he bats a no-look deflection out of mid-air past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford.