Edmonton Oilers Zack Hyman (18), Connor McDavid (97), and Ryan Nugent Hopkins (right) celebrate Nugent Hopkins goal in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thu Oct 22, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP)
NHL podcast Len Shapiro:
1. The exciting Carolina Hurricane and Edmonton Oilers Len tell us what happened?
2. Cole Knuble helped the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Buffalo Sabres for their third consecutive win. Could Knuble become an important offensive contributor for Philadelphia as the season progresses?
3. Matthew Schaefer has recorded seven assists in his first five home games. Did the young defenseman extend his home point streak against the Los Angeles Kings, and did Kings defenseman Drew Doughty try to slow him down?
4. After Nikita Kucherov tied a Lightning franchise record in a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, can he maintain his scoring pace and strengthen Tampa Bay’s chances of competing for the Stanley Cup?
5. Macklin Celebrini scored twice, including the overtime winner, as San Jose rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday and won a four goal game against the Ottawa Senators in a 6-2 win for their first regulation game. Thursday night. Can Celebrini lead the Sharks to another strong performance and help establish them as legitimate playoff contenders?
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