As a rookie, getting your first taste of NHL action during a playoff series can be a challenging experience. But Jakob Silfverberg embraced the opportunity when he joined the Ottawa Senators during their series with the New York Rangers last spring.

This year, Silfverberg is a full-time member of the Sens and proving he belongs in the NHL.

THN’s Matt Larkin caught up with the 22-year-old Swede to discuss the success he had with his Swedish club last year, transitioning to the North American game and much more.

REPORTER: Matt Larkin | PRODUCER: Ted Cooper