This week in the NHL featured a frenzy of action and some noteworthy headlines. CBS Sports has you covered with the weekly NHL Rewind.
The Edmonton Oilers made a big change after a loss to the San Jose Sharks, firing coach Jay Woodcroft and replacing him with Kris Knoblauch, who has a history with Connor McDavid.
On a positive note, Connor Bedard continues to thrive at the NHL level, demonstrating his ability to force turnovers on the forecheck and create scoring chances.
Let’s dive into the top highlights and significant storylines from the week in the NHL.
Goal of the week: Connor Bedard picks the Panther’s pocket
Connor Bedard showcased his ability to force turnovers on the forecheck and create scoring chances with a remarkable goal against the Florida Panthers.
Bedard’s recent success has been attributed to his aggressive forechecking, a trick he’s picked up quickly and seamlessly applied to his game. This development is bad news for the rest of the league.
Robbery of the week: Adin Hill makes a skate (blade) save
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill made an extraordinary save using the tip of his skate blade, exemplifying his brilliance this season.
Hill’s spectacular performance included a total of 20 saves in the shutout victory, his second of the year. The San Jose Sharks, on the other hand, faced a setback after two consecutive wins.
Oilers make coaching change amid slow start
The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Jay Woodcroft just 13 games into the season and appointed Kris Knoblauch, who previously coached McDavid in juniors.
Edmonton’s disappointing 3-9-1 start prompted the change. The team, which entered the season with Stanley Cup aspirations, needs to address its goaltending issues to get back into playoff contention.
Blues score double hat tricks against Avalanche
The St. Louis Blues dominated the Colorado Avalanche, with Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich both recording hat tricks in an 8-2 victory.
Schenn and Buchnevich’s exceptional performances made NHL history, marking the third instance where two teammates recorded hat tricks in the same game for the Blues.
Lafreniere, Rangers rally for shootout win over Blue Jackets
The New York Rangers staged a comeback, with Alexis Lafreniere scoring the game-tying goal in the final seconds of regulation and eventually netting the shootout winner.
Lafreniere’s strong play has contributed to the Rangers’ recent success, with the team securing their fifth win in team history after scoring the game-tying goal in the final 11 seconds.
Appointment viewing this week
Coyotes at Stars | Tuesday, Nov. 14: The Stars face the Coyotes, who have shown early promise this season, providing an opportunity to test their legitimacy against a strong Stars team.
Ducks at Avalanche | Wednesday, Nov. 15: The Avalanche seek to make a statement against the surprising Ducks, who have challenged the West’s top teams. Meanwhile, the Avalanche aim to bounce back from recent losses.
Devils at Penguins | Thursday, Nov. 16: The Penguins, after a lackluster start, look to secure a significant win against the Devils, who are without star center Jack Hughes.
Maple Leafs at Red Wings | Friday, Nov. 18: The game presents a tough test for the Red Wings as they strive to establish themselves as playoff contenders against the middle-of-the-pack Maple Leafs.
Kraken at Canucks | Saturday, Nov. 19: This matchup features the hot-starting Canucks and struggling Kraken, providing an opportunity for both teams to make their mark.
