Dmitri Khristich was a Ukrainian ice hockey player who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and internationally. He began his professional career in the Soviet Union, playing for Dynamo Kiev and winning two championships with the team. In 1990, he was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Khristich quickly established himself as a skilled forward in the NHL, scoring 20 or more goals in each of his first six seasons with the Capitals. He was known for his speed, agility, and accurate shot, and was a key player on the team's power play unit. In 1993, he was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game.
After six seasons with the Capitals, Khristich was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1996. He continued to be a productive player, scoring 30 goals in his first season with the team. However, his production declined in subsequent seasons, and he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1999.
Khristich played one season with the Kings before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2000. He played two seasons with the Maple Leafs, but his production continued to decline, and he was eventually traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002. He played just 14 games with the Penguins before being released.
In addition to his NHL career, Khristich also represented Ukraine in international competition. He played in the 1998 Winter Olympics, helping Ukraine to a ninth-place finish. He also played in several World Championships and was a key player on the Ukrainian national team.
After his playing career ended, Khristich became a coach, working with several teams in Ukraine and Russia. He also served as an assistant coach for the Ukrainian national team. In 2016, he was inducted into the Ukrainian Hockey Hall of Fame.
Overall, Dmitri Khristich had a successful career as a skilled forward in the NHL and as a key player for the Ukrainian national team. While his production declined in the later years of his career, he remained a respected player and coach in the hockey world.
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