PITTSBURGH — Down two forwards, the Golden Knights turned to Tomas Hyka on Thursday.
The Knights recalled the forward from the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves with Alex Tuch and Paul Stastny on injured reserve. Hyka skated on the third line in place of Oscar Lindberg against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Coach Gerard Gallant hoped Hyka could provide a spark for the stagnant offense, which entered Thursday with eight goals in four games.
”He’s come up and played some good games for us,” Gallant said. “(He brings) a little bit of energy, shoots the puck real well and hopefully (creates) a little bit of offense.