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The Talking Point: Hot streak or is Bouchard proving he's an elite Norris contender?

Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist to become the second defenseman in NHL history with at least six goals through the first four games of a season, but is he just on a hot streak to start the season or is he proving he's an elite Norris contender? TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo shares his thoughts in Thursday's Talking Point.


NHL: Penguins 3, Capitals 5

Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Penguins on Wednesday night.


NHL: Oilers 5, Ducks 2

Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist to become the second defenceman in NHL history with at least six goals through the first four games of a season, and the Oilers used a five-goal second period to beat the Ducks. Leon Draisaitl had four assists and Connor McDavid had a goal and two helpers as Edmonton won its third straight game.


Should Bouchard be a favourite for the Norris Trophy?

Has the time come to put Evan Bouchard in the top tier of NHL defencemen? Are the Oilers starting to figure out how Mike Babcock wants them to play? Craig Button joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.


NHL: Avalanche 2, Jets 3

Kyle Connor broke a tie with a minute left with his second goal of game, Stuart Skinner made 32 saves, and the Jets edged the Avalanche on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.


No Hellebuyck, no problem as Jets start season 3-0-1

Craig Button joins SportsCentre to discuss if he's surprised with the Jets' goaltending to start the season, and if Winnipeg's strong start could change anything in the standoff between Connor Hellebuyck and the team.


Why are so many hockey fans sleeping on Evan Bouchard?

Evan Bouchard's hot start has him leading all defencemen in goals and points and third among all NHL skaters with eight points this season. Even with his standout stats, why are fans still overlooking the Oilers' d-man? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins Domino's That's Hockey to discuss.


Can Scheifele snap slump and win battle vs. MacKinnon?

Mark Scheifele has not registered a point in any of the Jets' first three games but with a battle against Nathan MacKinnon and the unbeaten Avalanche looming, what does the forward need to do to break out and lead Winnipeg to victory Wednesday night? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins Domino's That's Hockey to discuss this and how impressive the Jets start has been.


By the Numbers: Ovechkin and Crosby's career head-to-head matchup

The storied rivalry-turned-friendship between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby will begin it's final chapter tonight as the Penguins and Capitals are set to play in their first of four regular-season matchups. With Ovechkin announcing his intentions to retire at the end of the season on Monday, SportsCentre takes a look back at the head-to-head matchups between two of the NHL's biggest stars.


Babcock wants Dickinson to 'be kind to himself' in season debut vs. Ducks

After missing training camp due to a nagging ankle injury he sustained late last season, Jason Dickinson will make his season debut tonight against the Ducks. Oilers head coach Mike Babcock shares his expectations for the forward in his return to the lineup. Babcock also discusses the challenge of facing a Joel Quenneville-led team and the important of being aware of Leo Carlsson.


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