Aisha Visram became the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL regular-season game as athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Kings in their 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney Crosby and Danton Heinen scored 25 seconds apart early in the first period, Jake Guentzel scores two goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Seattle Kraken 6-1.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta is the third member of the team to be diagnosed with mumps. The Penguins issued a statement saying he tested positive for the virus and remains in isolation. Teammates Sidney Crosby and Beau Bennett were diagnosed with mumps in the last week.
The Islanders are one of the surprise teams early in the NHL season and could find themselves with a share of the Metropolitan Division lead before the night is out.