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9 big surprises that have disrupted the NHL so far
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9 big surprises that have disrupted the NHL so far
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Nov 20, 20251:07:091.4K views
At the quarter mark of the NHL season, Sean Gentille and Jesse Granger take a look at some of the shocks and surprising teams and players, including the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and players like Shane Pinto, Jakob Chychrun, Cutter Gautheir, Morgan Geekie and Spencer Knight. Plus Hailey Salvian joins us from Vancouver on the eve of the PWHL's third season to rank the eight teams, including the two new expansion franchises in Seattle and Vancouver.
00:00 Intro
1:51 Stuart Skinner isn’t the answer for the Oilers in goal
4:16 Jesper Wallstedt excellent in goal for Minnesota Wild
8:54 Buffalo Sabres humiliating loss, Tage Thompson calls out Sabres
15:14 Anaheim Ducks pleasant surprise
22:14 Chicago Blackhawks have found their goalie in Spencer Knight
26:16 Morgan Geekie and Jeremy Swayman leading the surprising Boston Bruins
28:42 Atlantic Division leading Detroit Red Wings
31:12 Shane Pinto defensive wizard for Sens
33:40 Jakob Chychrun solid offensive defender for the Capitals
36:26 PWHL Season 3 Power Ranking
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