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NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canucks, Oilers & Capitals

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 28), Canucks win second straight, Oilers win with McDavid’s return, Capitals sign their goalie long term.

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Old Prof
January 28, 2025

Welcome to today’s NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (January 28). Each morning, we’ll bring you three key NHL stories. Here, you can stay updated on the latest team wins and losses, trade talk, and player news from around the NHL. Today’s roundup shares that the Vancouver Canucks have now played two solid games in a row. Last night, they beat the St. Louis Blues on the road by a 5-2 score. In his first game returning from a three-game suspension, Connor McDavid scored to help his Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken.

Finally, congratulations are for first-season Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson. He’s leveraged his solid start in the US capital into a six-year, $35.1 million contract. He’s been a difference-maker for the Capitals, who’ve surprised most fans with their excellent start to the season.

Garland’s Two Goals Lead Canucks to 5-2 Win Over Blues

Conor Garland scored twice to lead his Canucks past the Blues by a score of 5-2. Tyler Myers (who was returning from his suspension) and Pius Suter also contributed a goal and an assist in the win. The Blues struggled in most aspects of the game and lost their third straight on home ice.

For the Canucks, Quinn Hughes has nine points (five goals, four assists) in his current six-game point streak. Brock Boeser has put up six points (one goal and five assists) in his current five-game point streak.

McDavid’s Return Leads Oilers to 4-2 Win Over Kraken

Connor McDavid didn’t disappoint fans when he scored a goal returning from a three-game suspension. As a result, his Oilers beat the Kraken 4-2. Mattias Ekholm (with a goal and an assist) and Corey Perry (with a goal) also contributed to the Oilers’ third straight win. The Kraken had their chances but couldn’t convert with the man advantage.

What a special night for University of Alberta goaltender Tyler Palmer. With Stuart Skinner out of the lineup because of the birth of his child, Palmer signed an amateur tryout contract on an emergency basis earlier Monday. He was Pickard’s backup in Skinner’s absence.

Logan Thompson Capitals nachos — Logan Thompson of the Washington Capitals

Goalie Logan Thompson Signs Six-Year, $35.1 Million Contract with Capitals

Good on goalie Logan Thompson. He impressed the Washington Capitals organization in his first season with the team. The result of his success? Yesterday, he signed a six-year contract, staying with the Capitals long-term. Thompson ranks among the NHL’s top goalies and is part of the Capitals’ stellar season.