Zhilkin Makes his NHL Debut with the Winnipeg Jets
Published on January 9, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
Former Stormer Danny Zhilkin made his NHL Debut with the Winnipeg Jets.
In his debut, Zhilkin played 6:55 minutes and registered four shots in the Jets' 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
The 14th overall pick in the 2019 OHL Draft, Bowman amassed 96 points through 151 games in 3 seasons with the Storm. In his final OHL season, Danny was traded to the Kitchener Rangers where he added another 30 points to his career total.
He was selected in the third round, 77th overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. On December 30, 2022 Zhilkin signed an entry-level contract with the club. He has spent three seasons with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League, where he has appeared in 127 games, tallying 24 points.
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