April 10 Power Rankings: Caufield’s Dad, Malkin’s Son and the Zammoth Take the Ice

Cole Caufield’s dad had one of the most emotional reactions of the week after his son scored his 50th goal of the season in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Montreal Canadiens forward reached the milestone in his 62nd game of the year, and the moment was captured on camera with his father wiping tears from his eyes. Caufield called the moment something he and his dad “will never forget.”

Evgeni Malkin and his son Nikita made headlines for all the right reasons after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 9-4 win over the Florida Panthers. Malkin recorded a hat trick and reached 1,400 career points in the process. After the game, Nikita explained to Sidney Crosby that he didn’t attend warmups because every time he misses them, his dad scores. Crosby responded with, “Keep that going,” as Malkin added, “I hope you don’t come tomorrow.”

Nick Suzuki’s dog Ruby stole the spotlight during the Canadiens’ game against the Lightning. The pup held up a sign that read “Congrats Dad! – Ruby” and “King Clancy Nominee” during warmups, and even met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the locker room after the game. Ruby’s enthusiasm and support for her “dad” earned her a special mention on the team’s social media.

The Utah Mammoth unveiled their new ice resurfacer, the “Zammoth,” during their game against the Edmonton Oilers. The custom Zamboni features a Mammoth head with tusks and was built using the original Zamboni used in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The new design has already drawn praise from fans and players alike.

With the NHL season winding down, the fun moments are becoming more memorable. Caufield will look to add to his total as the Canadiens chase a playoff spot. Malkin and his son will continue their superstition game, and Ruby will undoubtedly be a fan favorite for years to come. The Zammoth is expected to make regular appearances in the weeks ahead.