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Coyotes' Ekman-Larsson sets record for most goals in a season by a Swedish defenseman

Eric Bolte / USA TODAY Sports

If there has been one shining light during a very dark season for the Arizona Coyotes, it would have to be the play of Oliver Ekman-Larsson. 

With his 21st goal of the season in a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres Thursday, Ekman-Larsson set a record for the most goals scored in a single season by a Swedish defenseman. 

Ekman-Larsson separated himself from the likes of Erik Karlsson, Nicklas Lidstrom and Fredrik Olausson, who all held a piece of the record with 20-goal seasons. 

The record-breaking goal was scored on a point shot in the second period that tied the game 2-2.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

Ekman-Larsson leads the team in goals and points with 40. 

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