It was an action-packed Monday night in the NHL, with multiple high-scoring affairs and some dramatic overtime heroics. Josh Norris capped off a wild win for Ottawa, while Jake Allen secured a shutout for the Devils, and the Panthers outlasted the Bruins. Here’s a look at all the key moments from Monday’s games.
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Senators 8, Kings 7 (OT)
Norris’ Overtime Goal Lifts Ottawa in Wild Affair
Josh Norris scored his second goal of the night 56 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Kings in a thrilling back-and-forth contest. Both teams traded leads in the third period, combining for seven power-play goals, with Ottawa netting four of them.
Norris received a backhand feed from Drake Batherson and fired a shot past Darcy Kuemper to cap off a chaotic game. Zack MacEwen also scored twice for Ottawa, while Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala each netted two goals for Los Angeles.
Key Stats:
- Josh Norris (OTT): 2 goals, including OT winner.
- Kevin Fiala (LAK): 2 goals.
- Darcy Kuemper (LAK): 24 saves.
Devils 3, Utah Hockey Club 0
Allen Records Shutout as Devils Dominate
Jake Allen stopped all 20 shots he faced to help the New Jersey Devils shut out the Utah Hockey Club 3-0 in Newark. Seamus Casey and Stefan Noesen scored in the second period, while Nico Hischier added a third-period tally to seal the win. The Devils improved to 4-1-0, their best start since the 2018-19 season.
Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves, but the team couldn’t get on the board in their first loss of the season.
Key Stats:
- Jake Allen (NJD): 20 saves, shutout.
- Seamus Casey (NJD): 1 goal.
- Karel Vejmelka (UHC): 30 saves.
Islanders 6, Avalanche 2
Nelson Leads Islanders to Victory in Denver
Brock Nelson scored two goals in a 2:49 span during the second period to lead the New York Islanders to a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, Anthony Duclair, and Mathew Barzal also scored for the Islanders, who won in coach Patrick Roy’s return to Denver.
For Colorado, Calum Ritchie notched his first NHL goal, and Casey Mittelstadt also found the back of the net. Alexandar Georgiev made 32 saves, but the Avalanche have now dropped their first three games.
Key Stats:
- Brock Nelson (NYI): 2 goals.
- Patrick Roy: Wins in return to Denver.
- Calum Ritchie (COL): First NHL goal.
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Panthers 4, Bruins 3
Lundell and Reinhart Power Panthers Past Bruins
Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart each scored twice as the Florida Panthers edged the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Boston. Lundell and Reinhart’s goals during a quick burst in the second period helped Florida break a 2-2 tie and snap a two-game losing streak.
Boston got goals from John Beecher, Mason Lohrei, and Brandon Carlo, with Mark Kastelic notching assists on all three. Despite the comeback effort, the Bruins were unable to secure the win.
Key Stats:
- Anton Lundell (FLA): 2 goals.
- Sam Reinhart (FLA): 2 goals.
- Mark Kastelic (BOS): 3 assists.
Rangers 4, Red Wings 1
Shesterkin Shines as Rangers Top Red Wings
Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves, and Mika Zibanejad recorded a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in New York. Alexis Lafreniere, Chris Kreider, and Reilly Smith also scored for the Rangers, who have scored 16 goals while starting the season 2-0-1.
Detroit’s lone goal came from Dylan Larkin, while goaltender Alex Lyon made 24 saves in his first appearance of the season.
Key Stats:
- Igor Shesterkin (NYR): 31 saves.
- Mika Zibanejad (NYR): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Dylan Larkin (DET): 1 goal.
Penguins 6, Canadiens 3
Malkin’s Three-Point Night Lifts Penguins Over Canadiens
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. Kevin Hayes scored the go-ahead goal at 7:47 of the third period before Kris Letang and Malkin added insurance markers. Tristan Jarry made 24 saves for the Penguins.
Montreal got goals from Juraj Slafkovsky, Kaiden Guhle, and Emil Heineman, but they couldn’t overcome Pittsburgh’s third-period surge.
Key Stats:
- Evgeni Malkin (PIT): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Kevin Hayes (PIT): Game-winning goal.
- Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL): 1 goal.
Postgame Reactions and Key Takeaways
Josh Norris on His Game-Winning Goal:
“It was a crazy game, back and forth the whole way. I’m just glad we could pull through in the end. Everyone battled hard, and it feels good to get the win.”
Jake Allen on His Shutout Performance:
“Our defense played great in front of me, and I just tried to stay focused. It’s always nice to get a shutout, but it’s a team effort all the way.”
Evgeni Malkin on Pittsburgh’s Third-Period Surge:
“We knew we had to step up in the third. It was a tough game, but we found a way. These are the wins that build confidence.”
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for These Teams
Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh will face off against the Washington Capitals in a key divisional matchup.
Ottawa Senators: The Senators will look to build on their overtime win as they face the Buffalo Sabres next.
Los Angeles Kings: The Kings will aim to bounce back from their overtime losses when they take on the Arizona Coyotes.
New Jersey Devils: The Devils will seek to maintain their strong form as they prepare for a showdown with the New York Islanders.
Florida Panthers: Florida will continue their road trip with a visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
