Overview
- The 22-year-old winger scored early in the second period in Pittsburgh to help seal a 4-3 shootout victory in his first NHL game.
- He skated 16:07 over 23 shifts and finished with a goal, a takeaway, a hit and a blocked shot.
- Head coach Rick Tocchet praised Bump’s confidence and shooting touch after consultations with AHL coach John Snowden about his development.
- His promotion came with some scramble as he slept through multiple calls from executive Alyn McCauley until Phantoms defenseman Hunter McDonald woke him.
- Local reporting indicates he is in line to play Monday at home against the Rangers after practicing with the team on Sunday.