Greg Wyshynski May 12, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. PHILADELPHIA -- Before Logan Stankoven was Taylor Hall 's linemate on the Carolina Hurricanes , he was a Taylor Hall fan. Stankoven was 7 years old when Hall, now 34, debuted with the Edmonton Oilers in 2010. He loved watching Hall flying down the wing, using his speed to create offensive chances. "He's so fun to watch," Stankoven said. "Plus he can just crush some guys. Definitely keep your head up if he's around." The Ottawa Senators witnessed that firsthand in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. In Game 3, Hall delivered a punishing forechecking hit on defenseman Jake Sanderson , with his shoulder connecting with Sanderson's head. Sanderson didn't play in Game 4. Hall was given a minor penalty and nothing further from the NHL Department of Player Safety. Ottawa fans were not pleased. "I didn't know what the reaction was going to be.…