Macklin Celebrini scored his first NHL goal, Evgeni Malkin hit 800 NHL assists, @utahhockeyclub won their second-ever game and we had the second straight three-goal, third-period comeback win. These were just a few #NHLStats from Thursday.
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– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 11, 2024
1. Macklin Celebrini’s first goal
And it didn’t take him long to get on the scoresheet. It took him seven minutes to find the back of the net.
No look behind the back for your first NHL goal holy shit welcome to the NHL Macklin Celebrini. https://t.co/w1FPto2EGE
– Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) October 11, 2024
But it wasn’t enough for San Jose, who lost 5-4 in overtime.
TOFFOLI IS A SHARK AND THEY TAKE BACK THE LEAD!
Catch the action on Sportsnet. pic.twitter.com/fpZlrMO5CW
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2024
THE BLUES COMPLETE THE COMEBACK
Brayden Schenn buries the @SUBWAYCanada OT winner. pic.twitter.com/yjlAEAqa4T
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2024
The captain took matters into his own hands, scoring not one, not two, but all three of his team’s goals.
Anze Kopitar opens the season with a natural hat trick! #NHLFaceOff
Hat Trick Challenge presented by @AstraZenecaUS pic.twitter.com/CyKhJOZZCY
– NHL (@NHL) October 11, 2024
DARCY KUEMPER WHAT?! #NHLFaceOff pic.twitter.com/YOLb5yMHrz
– NHL (@NHL) October 11, 2024
3. Max Pacioretty scores Leafs’ first goal of the season
In the end, Craig Berube’s team came out on top, winning 4-2.
Max Pacioretty scored Toronto’s first goal of the season.
PATCHES! #NHLFaceOff
The @MapleLeafs have their first goal of the season courtesy of Max Pacioretty. pic.twitter.com/Ssyu485oyS
– NHL (@NHL) October 10, 2024
And late in the second period, former captain John Tavares hurt his former coach’s team with a goal.
A fine goal, apart from that…
Sheldon Keefe’s old team taking it to Sheldon Keefe’s new team pic.twitter.com/hYCPCn6kw7
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 11, 2024
Ottawa didn’t look too intimidated. 3-1 victory.
The first goal of the Senators’ season belongs to Tim Stutzle on the power play! pic.twitter.com/KzumacXCZq
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 10, 2024
Before the game, a great photo was taken as the Tkachuk brothers brought Brady’s son onto the ice.
A moment the brothers won’t forget.
The Tkachuk brothers stopped during warmups to take a picture with Brady’s new son, Ryder pic.twitter.com/Lvpl5EDwdN
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 10, 2024
Barkov needed help getting off the ice after colliding into the boards with Stützle pic.twitter.com/p5BNzHYc2E
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 11, 2024
We hope it’s not too serious.
Last night, the Blue Jackets played their first official game since the event, and the Wild didn’t miss the opportunity to honor the memory of the two field hockey players.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild pay tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau ahead of their regular season opener. pic.twitter.com/tb0y7QKnId
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau forever pic.twitter.com/9tU9OuWAXI
– NHL (@NHL) October 10, 2024
Extension
– 800th pass for Geno.
800 apples for Evgeni Malkin!
Congrats Geno on reaching this incredible milestone! #NHLFaceOff pic.twitter.com/MGqonFOMbk
– NHL (@NHL) October 11, 2024
– A first goal for Maxim Tsyplakov.
Welcome to the show Maxim Tsyplakov! pic.twitter.com/190YokJUR6
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 11, 2024
– A historic moment.
This name is historic
(h/t @NHL) pic.twitter.com/FaWPOR9uRR
– SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 10, 2024
– Six players lead the charge.
– Pretty quiet night in the NHL tonight.