Trade Winds Howl: Hyman’s Name at Center of NHL Rumors

In our first roundup, Zach Hyman scored for the sixth straight game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1. The loss ended the Senators six-game win streak. Hyman’s power-play goal, along with Viktor Arvidsson’s early score and Adam Henrique’s third-period goal, led Edmonton to their third straight win. Stuart Skinner made 20 saves.

The Senators were dealt a blow when goalie Linus Ullmark left with an upper-body injury after the first period. Despite the loss, Ottawa finished a strong 3-1 on their road trip.

Macklin Celebrini’s Hometown Debut with Sharks a Special Moment

Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will play his first game in his hometown of Vancouver on Monday. He will face the team he grew up cheering for, the Canucks. The 18-year-old forward has already had a strong start to his NHL career. This game marks a milestone for Celebrini, who grew up skating at Rogers Arena, where his father, Dr. Rick Celebrini, worked for the Canucks.

Despite an early-season injury, Celebrini has put up 21 points in 23 games, including eight in his last six. Tonight, he’ll face his childhood idols, including Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes. With over 50 family and friends in attendance, this game is a full-circle moment for the young star. He holds deep ties to Vancouver despite now playing for the Sharks.

Kochetkov Shines in Hurricanes’ 3-1 Win Over Rangers

In our final roundup, Pyotr Kochetkov made 22 saves and contributed two assists, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Despite an early deficit after Jimmy Vesey’s goal 17 seconds into the game, the Hurricanes rallied with goals from William Carrier, Jack Roslovic (power play), and an empty-netter from Sebastian Aho. Kochetkov’s strong play helped Carolina snap a five-game road losing streak.

Carolina controlled the game after the first period, outshooting the Rangers 16-8 in the second. New York, which has now lost four straight at home, struggled to regain momentum after a strong start.