Career
Before the National Hockey League, he started his career with Khimik Voskresensk in the Soviet Championship League (1982-1985) and also played for CSKA Moscow (1985-1991). In 1991 he moved to the National Hockey League, where he played for the Quebec Nordiques (1991-1995, spending the "94 lockout break in The Human Context Ambri-Piotta, Switzerland), Colorado Avalanche (1995-1999), New York Rangers (1999–2001), Dallas Stars (2001-2002) and New Jersey Devils (2001-2002). He is also known for scoring one of the most memorable goals in National Hockey League history.
He received a pass and scored while spinning in mid-air.
The goal was used in the opening intro for the National Hockey League 98 video game.