NHL Monday Recap: Jets Halt Blues, Lightning Surge, Flames Pull Off Wild Rally
It was a night of streaks snapped, playoff races tightened, and dramatic finishes as the NHL playoff push intensifies. Here’s a full look at Monday’s matchups around the league, featuring key interlinking to NHL odds, expert predictions, and detailed team stats.
Jets 3, Blues 1: Streak Ends as Winnipeg Reclaims NHL’s Top Spot
- Alex Iafallo broke a 1-1 tie with a rebound in the third
- Connor Hellebuyck made 14 saves
- Jets improve to 5-2 in last 7, remain favorites in Stanley Cup Odds
- Blues’ 12-game win streak ends; they’re still atop the NHL Wild-Card standings
Lightning 5, Rangers 1: Tampa Bay Surges Past New York
- Nikita Kucherov & Brayden Point each had 3-point nights
- Lightning now trail Toronto by just two points in the Atlantic Division odds
- Vasilevskiy stopped 38 shots; check more elite goalie stats on the NHL Team Page
Kraken 2, Kings 1: Seattle Keeps Rolling
- Joey Daccord made 28 saves
- Seattle blocks 30+ shots; catch full team metrics on the Pacific Division
- Kings’ win streak ends, but they remain playoff relevant in NHL Conference odds
Flames 3, Sharks 2: Calgary’s Comeback Keeps Hopes Alive
- Flames scored all 3 goals in the third
- Matt Coronato helped Calgary avoid elimination
- Sharks have now lost 6 straight
- Dustin Wolf posted 29 saves; see full goalie rankings on the Team Page
Ducks 3, Oilers 2: McTavish Nets Game-Winner, Dostal Saves 45
- Cutter Gauthier with 2 goals
- Lukas Dostal stood tall with 45 saves
- Oilers lose back-to-back games, hurting their playoff position
Players of the Night
| Player | Team | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Ducks | 45 saves, W |
| Nikita Kucherov | Lightning | 1 G, 2 A |
| Alex Iafallo | Jets | GWG in 3rd |
| Will Smith | Sharks | 2 G |
| Cutter Gauthier | Ducks | 2 G |
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