NHL Hockey Summary
Full Transcript
In NHL news, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl reached a milestone, becoming the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to accumulate 1,000 career points during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
This achievement came in the first period of the game, highlighting Draisaitl's exceptional talent and consistency. Meanwhile, Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, who were traded for each other just five days prior, had standout performances against their former teams in the same match, with Edmonton winning 6-4.
Additionally, the San Jose Sharks saw Macklin Celebrini achieve a significant milestone, scoring a spin-o-rama goal as part of a four-point night, making him the fastest player in franchise history to reach 50 points in a season during a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
On a different note, in off-ice developments, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has purchased a minority stake in the Nashville Predators, marking a notable entry into the NHL for the college football icon.
Lastly, the Florida Panthers continued their hot streak with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, led by Sam Bennett's early third-period goal, marking their sixth victory in seven games. The Kings' recent struggles have extended their losing streak to four games, raising concerns within the organization about their performance.