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Alex Bump absolutely kicked butt in his NHL Debut last night (March 7, 2026). Bump made his first appearance against the Pittsburgh Penguins and he delivered in a big way. The 22-year-old left winger scored his first career NHL goal (and first shot) in the second period, tying the game at 2-2 with a nice wrist shot from the slot off a slick pass from Nikita Grebenkin.
It was a special moment—his family and friends (the “Official Bump Hype Crew” in their orange shirts) were in the stands going wild. The Flyers pulled out a 4-3 shootout win, with Trevor Zegras sealing it.
Bump looked solid overall, showing quick chemistry on his line and contributing to some strong chances. He’s a former fifth-round pick (133rd overall in 2022) who just won an NCAA title with Western Michigan last year and had 11 goals/26 points in 36 AHL games with Lehigh Valley this season.
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“I was more nervous with my rookie lap. When you start playing hockey, it’s just another hockey game,” Bump said of making his NHL Debut.
What a way to introduce himself to the league—welcome to the show, Bump! Flyers fans have to be hyped about this one.
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