NHL roundup: Jets continue to soar, shut out Avs

Jets 1, Avalanche 0 – Hellebuyck Shines with Back-to-Back Shutouts

Connor Hellebuyck’s 35-save performance led the Winnipeg Jets to a narrow 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Hellebuyck, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, secured his second consecutive shutout and the 40th of his career. Gabriel Vilardi scored just 66 seconds into the game, providing the only goal Winnipeg needed to extend their winning streak to five games and start the season 13-1-0, matching the 2007-08 Ottawa Senators’ record for points through 14 games.

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Bruins 4, Flames 3 (OT) – Marchand’s OT Magic Lifts Boston Over Calgary

Brad Marchand’s backhand goal in the final 20 seconds of overtime gave the Boston Bruins a thrilling 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Marchand’s 21st career OT goal secured the Bruins’ third win in their last four games. Pavel Zacha led Boston with a goal and an assist, while Hampus Lindholm and Cole Koepke also found the net. Calgary’s Tyson Barrie, Yegor Sharangovich, and Nazem Kadri scored, but the Flames couldn’t post back-to-back OT wins.


Islanders 4, Senators 2 – Islanders Hold Off Senators with Late Goals

The New York Islanders scored three goals across the second and third periods to secure a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Bo Horvat, who added two assists, sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final minute. Semyon Varlamov made 28 saves to help the Islanders earn their second straight win. Nick Jensen and Drake Batherson scored in the third period for Ottawa, which has lost five of their last seven games.


Panthers 6, Predators 2 – Florida Rolls Over Nashville for Sixth Straight Win

Carter Verhaeghe and Aleksander Barkov powered the Florida Panthers to a sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Nashville Predators 6-2. Verhaeghe scored twice and added an assist, while Barkov provided three assists. Nashville’s Steven Stamkos and Juuso Parssinen scored, but the Predators dropped their third straight game.


Sabres 6, Rangers 1 – Buffalo Dominates with Four-Goal Second Period

Buffalo Sabres exploded for four goals in the second period to defeat the New York Rangers 6-1. Tage Thompson and Jordan Greenway scored 30 seconds apart to lead the scoring barrage, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves. Igor Shesterkin allowed five goals on 12 shots before being replaced by Jonathan Quick. Will Cuylle scored the Rangers’ only goal.


Devils 5, Canadiens 3 – Bratt and Hughes Lead Devils Past Montreal

Jesper Bratt’s two-goal game and Jack Hughes’ three-point performance guided the New Jersey Devils to a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Alex Newhook scored twice for Montreal, but the Canadiens couldn’t stop the Devils, falling to their fifth loss in a row.

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Flyers 2, Lightning 1 (SO) – Philadelphia Prevails in Shootout

Owen Tippett’s late game-tying goal and shootout winner gave the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Travis Konecny also scored in the shootout for the Flyers, while Ivan Fedotov earned his first NHL win with 22 saves.


Utah 4, Blues 2 – Guenther Leads Utah to Victory Over St. Louis

Dylan Guenther scored and added an assist to lead Utah Hockey Club to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Connor Ingram needed just 13 saves to secure Utah’s second win in eight games. Colton Parayko and Jordan Kyrou each scored for St. Louis.


Hurricanes 5, Penguins 1 – Roslovic and Hurricanes Extend Winning Streak

Jack Roslovic tallied two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to eight games by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1. Pittsburgh’s lone goal came from Blake Lizotte, as Carolina dominated with strong offensive play and goaltending.


Stars 3, Blackhawks 1 – Dallas Ends Skid with Win Over Chicago

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 25 saves to lift his team to a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Sam Steel and Logan Stankoven each had a goal and an assist, helping the Stars snap a two-game losing streak.


Canucks 4, Kings 2 – Vancouver Sweeps California with Win Over Los Angeles

Quinn Hughes contributed a goal and an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2, completing a sweep of the three California teams. The Kings’ Tanner Jeannot received a match penalty for a head hit on Vancouver’s Brock Boeser, who did not return to the game.

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Wild 5, Sharks 2 – Minnesota Continues Road Success Over San Jose

Matt Boldy’s two goals and Kirill Kaprizov’s three assists powered the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored both goals for San Jose in his first multi-goal NHL game, though the Sharks couldn’t match Minnesota’s firepower.

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