Kraken Win in OT, Red Wings Snap Skid, Canucks Rally for Shootout Victory
A thrilling night of NHL action saw the Seattle Kraken pull off an overtime win, Detroit end its losing streak with a dominant performance, and Vancouver rally to win in a shootout. Meanwhile, Utah edged Anaheim to stay in the playoff hunt.
Montour’s Heroics Lift Kraken to OT Win Over Canadiens
Seattle Kraken 5, Montreal Canadiens 4 (OT)
- Brandon Montour delivered two goals and two assists, including the game-winning breakaway goal just four seconds into overtime.
- Jani Nyman scored in his NHL debut, while Eeli Tolvanen and Matty Beniers also found the net.
- Jordan Eberle added three assists, and Joey Daccord made 21 saves to help Seattle win for the second time in three games.
- Montreal blew a 4-2 lead in the third period as Seattle scored two power-play goals in the final 10 minutes.
- Juraj Slafkovsky had two goals, and Patrik Laine returned from illness with a goal and an assist.
Montreal’s loss kept them from moving into a playoff spot, while Seattle continues pushing for a postseason berth.
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Red Wings Dominate Sabres to Snap Six-Game Skid
Detroit Red Wings 7, Buffalo Sabres 3
- Patrick Kane erupted for two goals and three assists, leading Detroit to its first win in seven games.
- Marco Kasper (2 goals, 1 assist), Alex DeBrincat (1 goal, 3 assists), and Dylan Larkin (3 assists) powered the Red Wings’ offense.
- Petr Mrazek won in his Detroit debut, stopping 23 shots after being acquired from Chicago.
- Buffalo’s Tage Thompson and Zach Benson had a goal and an assist each, but the Sabres couldn’t keep up with Detroit’s offensive firepower.
The win helps Detroit regain ground in the playoff chase, while Buffalo remains outside the postseason picture.
Canucks Edge Flames in Shootout Comeback Win
Vancouver Canucks 4, Calgary Flames 3 (SO)
- Conor Garland sealed the win in the shootout, capping Vancouver’s comeback victory.
- Elias Pettersson (1 goal, 1 assist) also scored in the shootout, while Pius Suter and Jake DeBrusk added goals in regulation.
- Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves and stopped 3-of-4 shootout attempts.
- Jonathan Huberdeau led Calgary with two goals and scored in the shootout, but the Flames couldn’t hold onto their lead.
Vancouver’s win snapped a two-game skid and keeps them in the hunt for a top playoff seed.
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Utah Rallies to Beat Ducks, Extends Point Streak
Utah Hockey Club 3, Anaheim Ducks 2
- Dylan Guenther recorded a goal and an assist, while Jack McBain and Alexander Kerfoot also scored.
- Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 19 saves, helping Utah extend its point streak to four games (2-0-2).
- Anaheim’s Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish scored, but Ville Husso’s 36-save debut wasn’t enough.
Utah’s win moves them within two points of a playoff spot, while Anaheim’s struggles continue with their fourth loss in five games.
Final Thoughts: NHL Playoff Race Heating Up
- Seattle’s resilience keeps them in the mix, while Montreal missed a big opportunity to climb the standings.
- Detroit bounced back in a big way, Vancouver tightened its grip on a playoff spot, and Utah continues its postseason push.
With only weeks left in the regular season, every game matters more than ever as teams fight for playoff positioning. Who will make the final cut?
