Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 1
Adam Fantilli recorded his first career hat trick, powering the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a dominant 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Luca Del Bel Belluz contributed a goal and an assist, while James van Riemsdyk also scored for Columbus, which has now won seven of its last nine games (7-1-1).
Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was in top form, making 28 saves to secure the win. The Blue Jackets, now 1-1-1 on their current road trip, controlled the pace throughout.
For Toronto, Auston Matthews tallied the lone goal, while Dennis Hildeby stopped 14 shots as the Maple Leafs saw their three-game winning streak come to an end.
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Kings 2, Panthers 1
Adrian Kempe scored the game-winning goal in the third period, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers. The Kings overcame a deficit to snap their two-game losing streak.
Samuel Helenius notched his first NHL goal in his 25th career game, while goaltender Darcy Kuemper was solid with 27 saves. Kempe extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, tying his career high.
For the Panthers, Evan Rodrigues scored the lone goal, and goaltender Spencer Knight made 26 saves. Florida suffered only its second loss this season when leading after two periods (18-2-0).
Devils 5, Bruins 1
Dawson Mercer scored twice during a four-goal second period for the New Jersey Devils, leading them to a commanding 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Newark, N.J. Mercer’s effort marked his first multigoal game of the season.
Nico Hischier added a goal and two assists, while Dougie Hamilton (one goal, one assist) and Timo Meier (two assists) also had standout performances. The Devils lost goaltender Jacob Markstrom early in the game to an apparent left leg injury but leaned on Jake Allen, who stopped all 16 shots in relief.
Morgan Geekie scored Boston’s only goal in a disappointing loss for the Bruins.
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Jets 3, Avalanche 2 (OT)
Neal Pionk scored just 17 seconds into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was sharp, stopping 25 shots as the Jets claimed the season series 3-1-0.
Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi each scored in regulation, with assists from Josh Morrissey and Vladislav Namestnikov, who each recorded two helpers.
For Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar found the back of the net, while Jonathan Drouin had two assists. Goaltender Blackwood made 22 saves, but the Avalanche continued their recent struggles, falling to 1-2-1 in their past four games.
