With injuries opening doors, Arttu Hyry seized his moment, burying his first NHL goal against the Flyers and proving his scoring touch.
The Dallas Stars are dealing with a string of injuries in the lower half of their lineup, and it is creating opportunity for some of the club’s depth forwards to step into larger roles.
One of those players is Arttu Hyry, a recent free agent addition who has seen limited NHL action this season. Sunday’s game marked just the 17th NHL appearance of his career, and he made it count in a way every player dreams of.
Facing the Philadelphia Flyers, Hyry scored his first NHL goal in impressive fashion. The play developed quickly as a loose puck slipped past a Flyers defenseman and ended up behind him. Hyry reacted first, gathering the puck and releasing a quick shot that beat goaltender Samuel Ersson cleanly.
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So far, Hyry has made the most of his opportunity with his energy and awareness have made him stand out in limited minutes, and his first goal could be a sign of more production to come. If he wants to secure a lasting role at the NHL level, he will need to maintain this level of play as the lineup continues to adjust.
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