Nylander’s OT Goal Seals Fifth Straight Win for Maple Leafs
Final Score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 5 (OT)
William Nylander wasted no time in overtime, scoring just one minute into the extra period to secure a 6-5 road win over the Penguins on Sunday.
Nylander also contributed an assist, helping Toronto (8-1 in its last nine games) extend its winning streak to five.
Other key performances for Toronto:
- Auston Matthews (goal, assist)
- Matthew Knies (goal, assist)
- Max Domi, Conor Timmins, and John Tavares (one goal each)
- Joseph Woll (29 saves in net)
Sidney Crosby made history in Pittsburgh’s loss, passing Gordie Howe (1,050 assists) for 10th on the all-time assists list and Bobby Hull (611 goals) for 18th on the goal-scoring list.
Other notable performances for the Penguins:
- Rickard Rakell (two goals)
- Bryan Rust (goal, two assists)
- Cody Glass (goal)
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Rangers Dominate Predators Behind Quick’s Milestone Shutout
Final Score: New York Rangers 4, Nashville Predators 0
J.T. Miller and K’Andre Miller scored just 2:23 apart early in the second period, setting the tone for a dominant Rangers shutout win at home.
Veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick made 34 saves—including 19 in the third period—to secure his 402nd career win in his 800th regular-season appearance.
Predators’ struggles continue:
- Blanked for the ninth time this season
- Lost for the 10th time in their last 13 games
Aho’s Overtime Winner Ends Hurricanes’ Slump
Final Score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Calgary Flames 1 (OT)
Sebastian Aho continued his hot streak, scoring in his third straight game, including the game-winner with 1:44 left in overtime to lift Carolina over Calgary.
Hurricanes’ Key Performances:
- Jaccob Slavin (goal)
- Pyotr Kochetkov (15 saves)
Flames Finally Snap Goalless Streak, but Fall in OT:
- Nazem Kadri scored on a third-period power play, ending Calgary’s 171-minute scoreless drought.
- Dustin Wolf (31 saves) kept Calgary in it but couldn’t hold off Carolina in OT.
Johnston’s Hat Trick Fuels Stars’ Power Play Masterclass
Final Score: Dallas Stars 6, St. Louis Blues 3
Wyatt Johnston scored his third career hat trick, leading Dallas to its fifth win in six games in a power-play-dominated performance.
Dallas went 4-for-4 on the power play, with three of those goals coming from Johnston.
Other Stars Notables:
- Jake Oettinger (season-high 39 saves on 42 shots)
- Brandon Montour (goal, assist)
Blues’ lone bright spots:
- Zack Bolduc, Dylan Holloway, and Nathan Walker each scored.
- St. Louis outshot Dallas 42-21 but couldn’t solve Oettinger.
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Gustavsson’s Shutout Propels Wild Over Bruins
Final Score: Minnesota Wild 1, Boston Bruins 0
Filip Gustavsson delivered a 28-save shutout, while Frederick Gaudreau’s lone goal lifted the Wild to victory.
Wild Key Notes:
- Gaudreau’s second goal in three games proved to be the game-winner.
- Gustavsson recorded his career-high fourth shutout of the season.
Bruins’ struggles continue:
- Boston was shut out for the sixth time this season.
- 1-4-2 in its last seven games despite Jeremy Swayman’s 21 saves.
Golden Knights Extend Division Lead with Shutout Over Devils
Final Score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, New Jersey Devils 0
Adin Hill made 25 saves for his third shutout of the season, while Noah Hanifin (goal, assist) and Mark Stone (goal) powered Vegas past New Jersey.
Golden Knights’ Key Takeaways:
- Extended their lead in the Pacific Division to four points over Edmonton.
- Jack Eichel added two assists.
Devils’ Struggles in Markstrom’s Return:
- Jacob Markstrom (22 saves) made his first start since Jan. 22 after missing 11 games with a sprained MCL.
- The loss dropped New Jersey two points behind Carolina in the Metropolitan Division race.
Looking Ahead
- Can the Rangers keep their momentum going as they chase the top of the Eastern Conference?
- Will the Stars continue their power-play dominance in upcoming matchups?
- Are the Bruins at risk of falling out of contention after another sluggish stretch?
Stay tuned for more NHL action and analysis as the playoff push intensifies!
