Vladimir Tarasenko
Definition
Vladimir Andreyevich Tarasenko (Владимир Андреевич Тарасенко) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on December 13, 1991, in Yaroslavl, Russia, he is a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2019 with St. Louis Blues, 2024 with Florida Panthers) and a four-time NHL All-Star known for his lethal wrist shot.
Drafted 16th overall by the Blues in 2010, Tarasenko has scored over 300 NHL goals, recently reaching his 326th against former team Detroit in the 2025-26 season.
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Владимир Тарасенко забил 326-й гол в НХЛ против Детройта, заставив фанатов вспомнить, почему его так не хватало.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 326th NHL goal against Detroit, reminding fans why they missed him so much.
Тарасенко в Миннесоте с Капризовым — это как кофе с двойным эспрессо: бодрит и забивает.
Tarasenko with Kaprizov in Minnesota is like coffee with a double espresso: it perks you up and scores.
После двух Кубков Стэнли Владимир Тарасенко шутит, что третий возьмет на метле — такой он быстр на льду.
After two Stanley Cups, Vladimir Tarasenko jokes he'll take the third on a broom—he's that fast on the ice.
Фанаты кричат 'Вова!' когда Тарасенко разрывает оборону, но он просто делает свое дело с сибирским спокойствием.
Fans chant 'Vova!' when Tarasenko tears through the defense, but he just does his job with Siberian calm.