NY Islanders prospect Ruslan Iskhakov scores insane goal in KHL

Things never quite worked out between the NY Islanders and Ruslan Iskhakov. The former second-round draft pick in 2018 made his NHL debut during the Isles' final regular-season game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and appeared in one playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

After not having a steady role in the organization's future plans, the Moscow native elected to return to Russia this season, signing with CSKA Moscow in his home city. 

Iskhakov wasted no time showing off his skills in the KHL, scoring a dazzling goal for his first of the season in CSKA’s second match of the year.

After receiving a pass on the blue line Iskhakov toe-dragged one defenseman before tucking the puck between the goaltenders legs while diving through the air, givin CSKA a .

CSKA took the win on the night, defeating Admiral by a score of 6-2, with Islanders 2024 draftee, Dmitry Gamzin, receiving the win between the pipes.

Iskahov has been lined up at center for CSKA, playing alongside former NHLer Denis Gurianov, who played four games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Despite departing for Moscow, the Islanders still own Iskhakov’s rights for three more seasons until he turns 27. There is always the potential of Iskhakov returning to Long Island, but with no clear path into the lineup, it’s difficult to fault the 24-year-old for wanting playing time in one of the world's top leagues. 

CSKA have two points through two games, looking for another two when they take on Sibir tomorrow.