Arizona Coyotes forward Mikkel Boedker joined NHL Live to discuss his first career hat trick in Arizona's 7-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Boedker, the eighth pick in the 2008 NHL Draft, also had an assist as part of a career-high four-point night in a win that improved the Coyotes' record to 2-0-1.

"It's always fun to contribute, always fun to score when you win and being able to contribute that way," Boedker said. "[Wednesday] night it came full circle and I ended up getting the third goal. It's obviously a big, new experience and a fun experience."

E.J. Hradek Game Picks Thursday October 16th:

San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders: Islanders

Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals: Devils

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers: Rangers

Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens: Canadiens

Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators: Senators

St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings: Kings

E.J.'s Season Record: 16-7-6

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, has a special guest on Thursday as U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight will be in the studio at 5:30 p.m. to talk about her recent experience practicing with the Anaheim Ducks and USA Hockey's "Girls Try Hockey" program.

It's a seven-game night in the NHL featuring the Boston Bruins visiting the Montreal Canadiens (7:30 p.m. ET, NHLN-US, SN360). Bruins analyst Andy Brickley joins us from the Arena Cam at Bell Centre at 6:05 p.m. to preview the action.

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Dallas Stars at Consol Energy Center, and we'll get the latest from Dallas Morning News beat reporter via the Arena Cam.

NHL Insider Bob McKenzie joined NHL Live in studio to discuss his new book, "Hockey Confidential."

"I really wanted it to be different," McKenzie said. "One of the things that I've really gotten away from in my job, where it's 140 characters at a time on Twitter or 40 seconds on television, is to do some longform storytelling. I ran across some stories that I thought were interesting, that people hadn't heard before, and decided that was the kind of book I wanted to write."

"Hockey Confidential" shares numerous stories about the superstars of the game, including New York Islanders captain John Tavares and Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban's family.

E.J. Hradek Game Picks Wednesday October 15th:

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings

Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks

Edmonton Oilers vs Arizona Coyotes: Coyotes

E.J.'s Season Record: 15-7-4

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, sets up the latest edition of Wednesday Night Rivalry featuring the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins by welcoming in NBCSN analyst Pierre McGuire from the Arena Cam at Joe Louis Arena at 6:15 p.m.

One of broadcasting's top hockey commentators, Bob McKenzie, has a new book: "Hockey Confidential." McKenzie will be in studio at 5:30 p.m. to share some of his stories about the game.

Movember CEO Adam Garone joins NHL Live in studio at 5:40 p.m. to preview Hockey Fights Cancer month.

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek is on the air at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play man John Forslund will check in via Arena Cam to preview the Hurricanes' game against the Buffalo Sabres (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN). Pete Weber will also be on Arena Cam to discuss the Nashville Predators' 2-0-0 start before their game against the Calgary Flames.

NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen also joins the show with the latest news and notes from around the League.

Anaheim Ducks rookie William Karlsson joined NHL Live via Arena Cam to discuss the first two goals of his NHL career that led the Ducks to a 5-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at First Niagara Center.

Karlsson, 21, scored the milestone goal at 8:15 of the second period after receiving a pass from defenseman Hampus Lindholm and beating Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth with a high wrist shot.

Colorado Avalanche forward Daniel Briere joined NHL Live via Arena Cam to reflect on his game-winning with 0.4 seconds left that gave the Avalanche a 2-1 victory against the Boston Bruins on Monday at TD Garden.

The win was Colorado's first after two straight losses to start the season. The Avalanche were shut out in each of those defeats and saw their scoreless streak run to 143:27 before Jamie McGinn's second-period goal.

E.J. Hradek Game Picks Monday October 13th:

Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning

Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers: Panthers

E.J.'s Season Record: 11-5-1