Au quart de la saison 2022-23 de la Ligue nationale de hockey, il est maintenant temps de désigner les belles surprises et les déceptions.
Dec 6, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens players celebrate after Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) scored a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports 
Mar 31, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Bruins goal Tuukka Rask participates in a ceremonial puck drop with center Patrice Bergeron (37) and New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) before a game at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 25, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports 
Dec 3, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 29, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Bruins celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 29, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 23, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (36) reacts to a puck off the goalpost against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 17, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks fans celebrate during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 21, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) in the shootout at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports 
Dec 3, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Alex DeBrincat shoots the puck as left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) screens San Jose Sharks goalie Kaapo Kahkonen (36) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 1, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts after they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 28, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 28, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 5, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by forward Jason Robertson (21) during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports 
Apr 26, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 30, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) skates against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports 
Dec 7, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) scores his 4th goal on a slap shot against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 29, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 19, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Calgary Flames center Jonathan Huberdeau (10) takes his position on the ice for a face-off during the first period against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports 
Nov 5, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark (35) dives to reach a loose puck ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting (58) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports 
Dec 1, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight (30) makes a save against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports