Carinthian Kasper shines with a goal for the Red Wings - On course for the playoffs!

Carinthian Kasper shines with a goal for the Red Wings - On course for the playoffs!

Marco Kasper, the talented 20-year-old striker from Carinthia, helped his Detroit Red Wings to a much-needed home win against the Vegas Golden Knights! In a thrilling match on March 16, 2025, the young star scored his 13th goal of the season, making the final score 3-0 in the 52nd minute. With a precise deflection after an ideal pass from close range, he secured the preliminary decision. A few minutes later he even had a great chance for another goal when he was able to go solo. This game marked the Red Wings' second win in their last nine games, keeping them in the running for one of the wild cards for the playoffs krone.at reported.

On the way to success

Marco Kasper was selected eighth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Red Wings and made his NHL debut on April 2, 2023 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite missing time due to injury early in his career, he has made remarkable progress this season. Kasper explained that adjusting to playing in North America, particularly the smaller ice surfaces, is a big challenge. “The many fights on the ice are a completely different world for European players,” he said. However, he is able to overcome his learning curve thanks to the support of experienced teammates with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL. “We have a lot of young players, but also some veterans who help me,” noted Kasper, who was asked for advice by Michael Hutchinson, a veteran goalkeeper. Hutchinson encouraged him to keep shooting and making the right decisions, like that nhl.com reported.