* Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel tallied three times versus Buffalo, while Andrei Svechnikov also scored a hat trick Thursday and reached 100 goals in his NHL career.
* Charlie McAvoy scored the game-winning goal in his return to the Bruins’ lineup as Boston remained undefeated at TD Garden this season.
* Several hockey legends are expected to be in attendance when the Maple Leafs host the Penguins during the annual Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Friday. Click here to read the #NHLStats Pack for the Class of 2022, who are set to be officially inducted Monday.
ANOTHER GAME, ANOTHER WIN FOR VEGAS AND NEW JERSEY
The Golden Knights (13-2-0, 26 points) and Devils (11-3-0, 22 points) each skated to victories Thursday to extend the League’s longest active winning streaks to nine and eight games, respectively:
* Jack Eichel (3-1—4) scored a third-period hat trick against his former team to help League-leading Vegas sweep its five-game road trip and improve to 9-0-0 in its last nine contests. Eichel became the fifth former Sabres player with a hat trick against Buffalo, joining Tyler Ennis (Jan. 25, 2022), Ray Sheppard (Nov. 26, 1996), Pierre Turgeon (Jan. 6, 1996) and Tony McKegney (Feb. 24, 1987).
* Nico Hischier (2-0—2) deflected Dougie Hamilton’s shot past Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg with 32.1 seconds remaining in overtime as New Jersey extended its winning streak to eight games, with each of the last four being earned in come-from-behind fashion. The Devils’ four straight comeback victories are tied for the longest such stretch in franchise history (also 4 GP from March 6-13, 2001; Jan. 5-11, 2000; & Feb. 28–March 5, 1994).
* ICYMI: Prior to puck drop Thursday, Hamilton met and embraced nine-year-old Alex Alvarezwho is currently battling cancer. New Jersey is set to host its Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Prudential Center later this month on Nov. 21.
McAVOY, ULLMARK HELP BRUINS MATCH FRANCHISE RECORD WITH ANOTHER HOME WIN
Charlie McAvoy scored the game winner in his season debut and Linus Ullmark made 31 saves to help the Eastern Conference-leading Bruins (12-2-0, 24 points) defeat the Flames and keep pace with the Golden Knights. Boston improved to 8-0-0 at TD Garden in 2022-23 and matched its franchise record for longest season-opening home winning streak, first established nearly 40 years ago (8-0-0 in 1983-84).
*Ullmark moved to 10-1-0 in 12 appearances this season and became the first NHL goaltender to reach the 10-win mark in 2022-23. He also became the fifth netminder in club history to reach 10 victories during a campaign in 11 decisions, joining Tuukka Rask (2016-17), Tim Thomas (2010-11), Gerry Cheevers (1976-77) and Ross Brooks (1973-74).
HIGH-SCORING NIGHT IN THE METRO: HURRICANES, RANGERS COMBINE FOR 15
The Hurricanes (9-4-1, 19 points) and Rangers (7-5-3, 17 points) piled on seven and eight goals, respectively, en route to wins Thursday:
* Andrei Svechnikov recorded the second regular-season hat trick of his NHL career (also Oct. 20, 2022) – both of which have come against the Oilers – to improve his stat line to 11-6—17 (14 GP) in 2022-23. Svechnikov (100-126—226 in 297 GP) ranks third in the NHL with 11 markers this season and became the third player in Hurricanes team history (since 1997-98) to record 100 career goals prior to his 23rd birthday, joining Sebastian Aho (121) and Jeff Skinner (115).
* Cheered on by their fathers at Little Caesars Arena, the Rangers erupted for six third-period goals – including four in a span of 2:57 –
en route to an 8-2 victory against the Red Wings. New York scored eight goals in a contest versus Detroit for the first time since Dec. 23, 1985 (10-2 W) and was led in scoring by Adam Fox (1-3—4), who recorded four points in a regular-season game for the second time in his NHL career (also 0-5—5 on March 25, 2021). Only Brian Leetch (14 GP), Brad Park (9 GP), Ron Greschner (6 GP) and Carol Vadnais (3 GP) have more four-point outings among Rangers defensemen.
ATKINSON’S FORCE NETWORK FUND: SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES
As the NHL prepares to commemorate Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we recognize the work that Flyers forward Cam Atkinson does to support military families and first responders through his Force Network Fund. Atkinson created the foundation alongside his uncle, Rob, fueled by the motto: “Serving Those Who Protect Us.”
Top photo via Heather Barry
2022 INDUCTION WEEKEND COVERAGE
*Roberto Luongo‘s competitiveness, longevity earned him place in Hall of Fame
* Roberto Luongo developed own style on way to Hockey Hall of Fame, Cory Schneider says
* Henrik Sedin proved Canucks right en route to Hall of Fame
* Daniel Sedin‘s shift in position, mindset led to Hockey Hall of Fame
* Sedin twins perfect for Canucks on road to Hall of Fame, Brian Burke says
QUICK CLICKS
* #NHLStats: Live Updates – Nov. 10, 2022
* Evander Kane in ‘good spirts’ after wrist injury, to meet Oilers on Saturday
* Dalibor Dvorsky could be latest from Slovakia taken in first round of NHL Draft
* Martin Brodeur named Devils executive vice president of hockey operations
* P.K. Subban signs multiyear contract with ESPN for NHL coverage
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTED BY HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME IN TORONTO
Eight NHL teams are in action Friday, including the Maple Leafs (7-4-3, 17 points) and Penguins (5-6-2, 12 points) during the annual Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Scotiabank Arena. The contest is part of the 2022 Induction Weekend celebrations, which are set to conclude Monday when Daniel Alfredsson, Roberto Luongo, Riikka Sallinen, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and the late Herb Carnegie are officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Several streaks are also on the line during Friday’s three stateside contests:
* The Kraken (8-4-2, 18 points) can extend their franchise-record winning streak to six games when they welcome the Wild (6-6-1, 13 points) to Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle has outscored opponents by a combined 20-8 margin during its five-game run, which includes a 4-0 road win against Minnesota on Nov. 3.
* Nikita Kucherov (6-14—20 in 11 GP) can match his career high for longest point streak when Tampa Bay (7-5-1, 15 points) visits Washington (6-7-2, 14 points) at Capital One Arena. Kucherov’s 11-game run is tied for the longest point streak in the NHL this season.
* Jason Robertson (7-5—12 in 6 GP) can stretch his career-high goal streak to seven games when Dallas (8-4-1, 17 points) hosts San Jose (3-9-3, 9 points) at American Airlines Center. Robertson’s six-game run is tied for the longest goal streak in Stars team history (since 1993-94).
