Some games carry weight because of the standings. Others feel heavier because of everything wrapped around them. Heading into the Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh

Friday night, Connor Ryckman, Vaughn’s equipment rep who works out of the London factory, loaded the equipment into his car and drove it two and a half hours northeast to the Oilers’ team hotel in downtown Toronto. Lang received it there and brought it with the team to Scotiabank Arena for the Oilers’ skate the following morning.

For the first time in NHL history, goalies that were involved in the same trade faced one another within seven days of the deal. Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded for one another just five days ago,

Tristan Jarry returns to Pittsburgh just four days after the trade that saw him join the Oilers as he faces Stuart Skinner and the Penguins.

Despite defensive lapses, Tristan Jarry secured the win as Leon Draisaitl hit a major milestone and Connor McDavid dominated offensively.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to Edmonton for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.

When goaltender Tristan Jarry spoke with reporters in front of an Edmonton Oilers backdrop Monday, the point was driven home. He’s here in Pittsburgh, but not as a Penguin. Already. Less than a week after being traded away from the Penguins.

Tristan Jarry & Stuart Skinner will face their former teams for the first time since Friday's trade between the Oilers & Penguins, while Kulak will also make his Pittsburgh debut on Tuesday at PPG Pai