NHL Rink Wrap: Strong Giroux Panthers debut; Dadonov scores; Howden stretchered off

While the Bruins made a big move at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, Hampus Lindholm‘s not expected to be a major help when it comes to scoring goals. Ultimately, a lot of the pressure falls on the shoulders of David Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, Taylor Hall, and a select few others.

Maybe they can pull off enough to make it work?

On Thursday, Pastrnak collected a hat trick, scoring all three of the Bruins’ goals. Feels almost emblematic, doesn’t it?

With that hat trick, Pastrnak returned to a point-per-game for the season (64 in 64), with 36 goals. There’s a strong chance Pastrnak could reach 40 goals for the second time in his career. In 2019-20, Pastrnak set career-highs of 48 goals and 95 points.

By the way, Erik Haula collected three assists, while Lindholm nabbed a helper of his own.

The Bruins are now on a three-game winning streak, and are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. That Atlantic Division, everyone.

In his first game since the negated trade to the Ducks, Dadonov scored and assisted on two other goals during a 6-1 rout of the Predators. The forward now has six goals in eight games.

Dadonov received a loud ovation when his named was announced and he appreciated hearing that from the Vegas fans.

“I felt that support from the stands,” said Dadonov afterward. “Probably pumped me up even more. I always loved playing here, even when I was coming (from) Florida (to) here. Great experience playing here in front of this crowd. Still think it’s the best fans in the league.”

Brett Howden and Filip Forsberg had an awkward collision near the side boards that resulted in the Golden Knights forward having to be stretched off late in the first period.

“I thought liberty was taken. He was in a vulnerable position and I