The Jokerit first line center finished the game with two assists. The first one was a nifty backhand pass. Moreover, his line created several scoring chances in the first period, with Loimaranta making an impact with lots of sharp plays.

He has really good stickhandling skills in tight spaces, even when surrounded by more than one opponent. Possesses keen vision and playmaking abilities in the offensive zone. His wrist shot features good velocity and accuracy. An agile skater. His defensive game and reads might need a little bit of refinement. However, he’s been developing nicely this season and won’t be eligible for the NHL Draft until 2019.