A rookie’s promising NHL debut took a dramatic turn when a costly mistake early in the game led to a goal against his team. Despite the setback, the player responded with a rare feat, becoming only the second rookie in franchise history to record three goals in a single game. The performance offered a glimpse of potential after a shaky start, raising questions about whether the momentum could carry over in future matchups. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this burst of scoring translates into sustained success.

Bowen Byram’s Blackhawks debut started with a nightmare. Then he scored a hat trick  nytimes.com