Vladimir Andreyevich Tarasenko is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger playing with the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League, as of 2024. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 16th round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Before the NHL, Tarasenko professionally played in the Kontinental Hockey League during the 2008-2009 season with the Sibir Novosibirsk where he earned recognition as a runner-up for the Rookie of the Year.
Tarasenko started with the St. Louis Blues in the 2012-2013 season and scored his first two NHL goals in his debut game against the Detroit Red Wings. Due to his performances, he earned the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January. His historic goal on a penalty shot in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals was a memorable moment of the championship. His contribution helped the Blues reach the second round of the 2022 NHL playoffs. Tarasenko was traded to the New York Rangers in February 2023.
Did Vladimir Tarasenko win the Stanley Cup?
As of 2024, Vladimir Tarasenko has won two Stanley Cup Championships. He won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024. This marked his second Stanley Cup championship; he previously won with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. During the 2024 playoffs, Tarasenko contributed significantly, finishing with five goals and nine points over 24 games. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the finals, claiming their first championship in three decades.
Vladimir Tarasenko was a key player for the St. Louis Blues when they won their first Stanley Cup in 2019. The Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on June 12, 2019. Throughout the playoffs, Tarasenko was vital, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in 26 games.
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Milestones
Vladimir Tarasenko made his debut with the St. Louis Blues on January 19, 2013, and scored his first NHL goal in the same game. Tarasenko had his first 30-goal season in 2014-2015, finishing with 37 goals. He won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and was selected for the NHL All-Star Game four times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023). Tarasenko also represented Russia in the 2014 Winter Olympics. He won his second Stanley Cup in 2024 with the Florida Panthers.
| Milestone | Date | Details |
| First 30-Goal Season | 19 January 2013 | Finished with 37 goals. |
| Stanley Cup Champion | 2019 | Won the Stanley Cup with the Blues. |
| Winter Olympics Participant | 2014 | Represented Russia in the Olympics. |
| Second Stanley Cup Champion | 2024 | Won his second Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. |
| All-Star Game | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023 | Selected four times for the All-Star Game. |
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Awards
Vladimir Tarasenko has received several notable awards throughout his career. He was named NHL Rookie of the Month in January 2013 and selected for the All-Star Game in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2023. He earned a spot on the NHL Second All-Star Team in both 2015 and 2016 and was the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL in 2017. Tarasenko also won the Stanley Cup twice, first with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and again with the Florida Panthers in 2024. On the international stage, he was recognized as a First Team All-Star at the World U18 Championships in 2009.
| Award | Year |
| NHL | |
| Rookie of the Month (January) | 2013 |
| All-Star Game | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023 |
| Second All-Star team | 2015, 2016 |
| EA Sports NHL cover athlete | 2017 |
| Stanley Cup champion | 2019, 2024 |
| International | |
| World U18 Championships – First Team All-Star | 2009 |
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FAQs on Vladimir Tarasenko
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A. Vladimir Tarasenkohas won two Stanley Cups, one with the St. Louis Blues and one with the Florida Panthers.
A. Vladimir Tarasenko has signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings for $4,750,000.
