In a scrappy affair, the Arizona Coyotes squeaked out a 4-3 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
There were several notable players in the victory, from the never-say-die stand by Mike Smith in OT to Oliver Ekman-Larsson scoring yet another game-winner goal.
Jakob Chychrun had a strong debut, warts and all, and for at least one game looked like he deserved to spend the season in the National Hockey League over the Coyotes’ more veteran, lesser skilled options.
Captain Shane Doan was the man delivering the belt tonight and he wasn’t interested in goal-scoring accolades or awarding a rook.