Zykov wasted little time scoring his first career goal, collecting it in the first period of his NHL debut Thursday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Before you get too excited about Zykov making an instant impact, pause to consider that he has a modest 30 points in 55 games for AHL Charlotte this year. That said, he seized the opportunity to make his presence felt despite skating just 11:53, and the injuries in Carolina's forward corps right now may keep Zykov in the lineup for a stretch.