It was a total recall for Jesse Puljujarvi this week and once again he scored in his first game of the NHL season. Here’s hoping he doesn’t come out of the lineup until 2040. Big weeks for Tyler Benson, Graham McPhee and Aapeli Rasanen. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS G Nick Ellis 7gp, 2.85 .915 (one game, stopped 36…
Eating beets should never be decided by a shootout. Final Score: 2-1 Capitals in the shootout
Cam Talbot is back and that’s a big deal for the Edmonton Oilers. A year ago, the club rode Connor McDavid’s offense, Talbot’s goaltending and some brilliant power-play work to second place in the Pacific Division. This season sees us viewing a different story but Talbot’s performances are improving and that’s a very good sign….
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on pace to score 31 goals and 62 points this season, a fabulous spike in production for the classy two-way center. His role hasn’t changed—responsible defensively and cash when you can — but his usage has and that may be a key to his current success. The Oilers are going to need…
