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Stuart Skinner and Connor McDavid share emotional off-ice moment after last night's game
Photo credit: Edit from The Herald Journal
Penguins' Stuart Skinner didn't have as much fun as Oilers' Connor McDavid did last night, but the two shared a very emotional moment after the game in the hallway.
A lot happened in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as the team welcomed its new goalie, Stuart Skinner, formerly of the Edmonton Oilers, in his first game as a Penguin just days after the trade.
Before the game, Skinner shared emotional moment with Oilers captain Connor McDavid while passing by during an interview.
The milestone that Leon Draisaitl reached during last night's game
As the puck dropped, the truth of the trade sank in for all parties. Leon Draisaitl had four assists in the 6-4 win for the Oilers and became the fourth-fastest player to collect 1,000 points in his career.
The bench emptied as the Oilers rushed to congratulate Draisaitl, and Skinner was left alone nearby.
Following their game, Edmonton's dressing room celebrated their player's achievement by making him special t-shirts commemorating his milestone, which consisted of cigarettes.
Video evidence later leaked that showed Skinner hugging both Draisaitl and McDavid once again, indicating the significance of their encounter.
Why NHL history was made with this recent trade
This recent trade was also the first time in NHL history that goalies being traded for each other end up facing each other within seven days of the trade.
Tristan Jarry made 26 saves to pick up his second win with Edmonton. Skinner had 17 saves in his Pittsburgh debut.
Despite the stats, the night was clearly challenging for Skinner, navigating both a historic matchup and the emotions of leaving the team and city he called home.
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