German NHL star reports on bizarre toilet selfie

Tim Stützle may not be as famous as the biggest ice hockey superstars yet, but being out in public in Ottawa is apparently still a big challenge for the Senators forward.

07 January 2026

From: dpa/fop

When asked about unusual places where he'd been asked for a selfie, the 23-year-old NHL pro for the Ottawa Senators replied: "It happens most often while eating, when it's not really a good time. But I've also been asked for a selfie in bars, at gas stations, or even in restaurant restrooms."

Stützle is now considered one of the best forwards in the NHL. At the Olympic Games, he will play on the same team as Draisaitl for the first time. "Leon is an exceptional player. It will be cool for everyone to play on a team with someone like Leon. Everyone will learn from him," he said about the best German ice hockey player. Draisaitl celebrated a 6-2 home victory with the Edmonton Oilers against Nashville last night. Stützle's Senators, on the other hand, had a bye.

Islanders win by almost double digits

The most sensational event of this NHL game day was the New York Islanders' exhilarating 9-0 victory in the derby against the New Jersey Devils.

Although the game was already lost after two periods with a 0-5 deficit, the visitors from Newark conceded four more goals in the final period and completely collapsed. The Devils are in freefall, having lost six of their last eight games.

Last night's NHL results:

Buffalo Sabers – Vancouver Canucks 5:3
Carolina Hurricanes - Dallas Stars 6:3
Philadelphia Flyers – Anaheim Ducks 5:2
Tampa Bay Lightning – Colorado Avalanche 4:2
New York Islanders – New Jersey Devils 9:0
Toronto Maple Leafs – Florida Panthers 4:1
Winnipeg Jets – Vegas Golden Knights 3:4 aet
Edmonton Oilers - Nashville Predators 6:2
San Jose Sharks – Columbus Blue Jackets 5:2
Seattle Kraken – Boston Bruins 7:4