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Tomkins Stars in Seventh NHL Start for Oilers
Journeyman goalie stops 27 of 28 shots in hometown return
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Long Path to the NHL
Matt Tomkins began his career in the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park. He played college hockey at Ohio State, spent time with teams in the minors and in Sweden, and started for Canada at the 2022 Olympics. He reached the NHL at age 29 and now at 32 is back with the Oilers.
Strong Outing at Madison Square Garden
In his seventh NHL start and first since 928 days earlier, Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots to help the Oilers secure their 11th win in 15 games. He earned first-star honors against the Rangers.
Making the Most of Limited Chances
Tomkins had appeared in 74 American Hockey League games during that span. With only 64 NHL jobs available at any time, he took advantage of an opening created by other goalie absences to deliver a key performance for his hometown club.
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