NHL Morning Skate: Nov. 25 Updates and News
The NHL action is heating up this week with some exciting matchups on the horizon. Let’s dive into the latest news and updates from the world of hockey.
First up, we have Tim Stützle gearing up to face the Calgary Flames in the Prime Monday Night Hockey showdown. Stützle has been on fire, with a point in each of Ottawa’s past eight home games. If he continues this streak, he could join the ranks of some legendary Senators players with multiple home point streaks.
In other news, the Penguins, Bruins, Avalanche, and Stars are set to compete in the Thanksgiving Showdown doubleheader on TNT. The weekend will also see the Bruins celebrating their 100th anniversary with a special Centennial Game against Montreal.
The Maple Leafs had a fantastic game against Utah, with Mitch Marner scoring two goals and William Nylander notching a pair of points. It was a special moment as Nylander skated alongside his brother Alex for the first time in an NHL game.
Looking ahead, we have some exciting national broadcasts to look forward to. On NHL Founder’s Day, Utah will take on Montreal for the first time, while the Canucks face the Bruins in another thrilling matchup.
Wednesday will feature a star-studded contest between the Maple Leafs and Panthers, as well as an NHL on TNT doubleheader showcasing Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Eichel. Friday’s Thanksgiving Showdown will see Sidney Crosby and Brad Marchand facing off before teaming up for Team Canada.
Finally, Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada will showcase offensive stars like Nikita Kucherov and feature a matchup between the Oilers and Avalanche, the only teams with multiple 100-point scorers last season. With so much action on the schedule, hockey fans are in for a treat this week!