Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars in Oilers win over Rangers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 03:32 · Archive
Journeyman goaltender Matt Tomkins returned to the NHL after more than two years away to star for the Edmonton Oilers against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Matt Tomkins returned to the NHL after more than two years away to lead the Edmonton Oilers to victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Making his first start since April 2024 and only his seventh in the NHL, the 32-year-old stopped 27 of 28 shots and was named first star of the game.
Tomkins had been playing in the American Hockey League for the Syracuse Crunch and Bakersfield Condors during his time away from the NHL. His journey to this point has taken him through college hockey at Ohio State, the minors with teams including the Indy Fuel and Rockford IceHogs, and stints in Sweden with Frolunda and Farjestads BK. He also became Canada's starter at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Tomkins grew up in Sherwood Park, in the Edmonton area, and is now back with his hometown Oilers.
Edmonton captain Connor McDavid praised Tomkins after the victory. 'He was awesome for us,' McDavid said. 'He just gave us a chance to win. He was just solid, honestly: made the saves he needed to and gave us a chance.' Tomkins had said of his long career path: 'It's been a long road, for sure. It's taken me a lot of different places.'
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- Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for the Oilers in just his seventh NHL startJourneyman goaltender Matt Tomkins returned to the NHL after more than two years away and was the first star of the game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.News4Jax · 2 Nov, 02:49
- Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for the Oilers in just his seventh NHL startJourneyman goaltender Matt Tomkins returned to the NHL after more than two years away and was the first star of the game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.Clickorlando · 2 Nov, 02:49
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