EDMONTON, AB - It's been a good week for Jesse Puljujarvi.
On Wednesday, the 22-year-old forward signed a two-year contract with the Oilers in anticipation of his return to the NHL after a one-year absence.
On Thursday, the right-winger was brimming with confidence on a media conference call, showcasing his improved English and expressing his excitement over the fresh start.
On Friday, the fourth-overall pick in 2016 scored two goals and added an assist as his Karpat squad beat up on IFK Helsinki 7-3 in Liiga action.
And on Saturday, Puljujarvi picked up two more tallies and a helper as Karpat beat Pelicans 5-2, bringing his totals up to five goals and two assists in four games.
"We told Jesse he has to eat and sleep every now and then, but he said he is too busy scoring goals," quipped the Karpat Twitter account during Saturday's game.
Puljujarvi scored 24 goals and 29 assists in 56 games with Karpat last season.
BLOG: Puljujarvi piling up goals
Oilers winger has scored four times in two games with Karpat in Finland's Liiga after signing his two-year contract
