Ovechkin Inches Closer to Gretzky’s Record as Capitals Dominate Sharks
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal, moving seven goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record, as the Washington Capitals rolled past the San Jose Sharks 5-1.
Ovechkin deflected a point shot for a third-period goal and added an assist in the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals’ strong start. Dylan Strome, Aliaksei Protas, Taylor Raddysh, and Trevor van Riemsdyk also found the net.
Tom Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Lars Eller each recorded two assists, while goalie Macklin Celebrini made 24 saves to secure the win.
San Jose’s only goal came from Macklin Celebrini, as the Sharks remain at the bottom of the league standings with just one win in their last five games.
Lightning Dominate Bruins With Explosive Second Period
Anthony Cirelli scored twice, including the game-winner, as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Boston Bruins 6-2.
The game was tied 1-1 after the first period, but Tampa Bay took complete control with three unanswered goals and held a staggering 21-0 shot advantage in the second period.
Darren Raddysh and Nick Paul each had a goal and an assist, while Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel also scored to snap Tampa’s three-game skid.
Boston’s Elias Lindholm recorded a goal and an assist, while Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves in the Bruins’ second straight loss.
Senators Stay Hot With Win Over Struggling Maple Leafs
Claude Giroux’s second-period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Ottawa Senators extended their win streak to six with a 4-2 victory over Toronto.
Jake Sanderson, David Perron, and Michael Amadio also scored for Ottawa, while Linus Ullmark made 21 saves.
Toronto, which has lost five of its last six games, got goals from William Nylander and Auston Matthews. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves but couldn’t prevent another Maple Leafs loss.
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Hurricanes Extend Streak to Seven, Shut Out Flyers
Mark Jankowski scored twice, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-0 shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Carolina has now held seven straight opponents to two goals or fewer, with Pyotr Kochetkov making 26 saves for his second shutout of the season.
Taylor Hall and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist, while Shayne Gostisbehere tallied two assists against his former team.
Philadelphia’s home struggles continued, as the Flyers finished their homestand with a 1-6-0 record.
Byfield Scores OT Winner as Kings Edge Predators
Quinton Byfield scored in overtime for the sixth straight game, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators.
Darcy Kuemper was stellar in net, making 24 saves for his second consecutive shutout and extending his shutout streak to seven periods.
Justus Annunen made 20 saves for Nashville, which dropped its second straight game after a four-game winning streak.
Canadiens Hold Off Panthers, Extend Home Win Streak
Cole Caufield recorded a goal and an assist, while Christian Dvorak netted his 100th career goal, as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1.
Patrik Laine also scored on the power play for Montreal, which is 7-1-2 in its last 10 games and has won four straight at home.
Mackie Samoskevich scored Florida’s lone goal as the Panthers, despite leading the Atlantic Division, have now lost two of their last three games.
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Rangers Shut Out Blue Jackets in Wild Card Battle
Vincent Trocheck scored twice in the third period, helping the New York Rangers secure a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin each recorded a goal and an assist, while Igor Shesterkin posted his fifth shutout of the season, stopping 21 shots.
Columbus has now lost three straight games, including back-to-back shutouts, since their 7-3 win over the Rangers last week.
Canucks Continue Dominance Over Blackhawks
Conor Garland, Elias Pettersson, and Pius Suter each scored a goal and added an assist, as the Vancouver Canucks crushed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.
Vancouver completed a season sweep over Chicago, marking their 10th straight win against the Blackhawks.
Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser scored for Chicago, which has now lost 10 of its last 11 road games.
Kyrou’s Hat Trick Lifts Blues Past Wild
Jordan Kyrou scored a hat trick, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Brayden Schenn contributed a goal and an assist, while goalie Joel Hofer stopped 17 of 18 shots to improve to 12-7-3 this season.
Minnesota, now 1-3-1 in its last five games, got its only goal from Jake Middleton.
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Sabres Outlast Golden Knights in Shootout Thriller
Jack Quinn and Alex Tuch scored in the shootout, giving the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 comeback win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Rasmus Dahlin forced overtime with a game-tying goal in the final 14 seconds, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves to seal the victory.
Vegas got goals from Brett Howden, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Jack Eichel, but lost despite 34 saves from Adin Hill.
Penguins Stay Hot, Dominate Devils
Connor Dewar scored twice, while Philip Tomasino added a goal and an assist, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-3 blowout win over the New Jersey Devils.
The Penguins extended their winning streak to four, with Tristan Jarry making 24 saves to improve to 4-0-0 since being recalled.
New Jersey, which had won three straight, struggled defensively, giving up seven goals. Jesper Bratt had three assists, but it wasn’t enough as the Devils’ win streak was snapped.
What’s Next in the NHL?
With the NHL playoff race heating up, several teams will look to continue their strong form:
- Can Ovechkin inch closer to breaking Gretzky’s record?
- Will the Lightning and Penguins extend their winning streaks?
- Can teams like Columbus and Toronto break out of their slumps?
As the final stretch of the regular season unfolds, every game becomes crucial. Stay tuned for more NHL updates and playoff positioning breakdowns!
