15.10.2024
Boston Bruins 3 - 4 Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers, led by Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell, secured a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, despite missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk. Reinhart, celebrating his 700th NHL game, was instrumental with two goals, including a short-handed effort that gave Florida a pivotal 3-2 lead. Lundell also scored twice, showcasing the Panthers’ ability to capitalize despite the absence of their usual stars. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for the Panthers, holding firm against a Bruins team whose scoring was largely supported by their fourth line. Boston’s coach, Jim Montgomery, expressed a need for his team to play with more intensity, acknowledging Florida as the current benchmark for winning battles. Notably, Reinhart's performance marked just the second time in his career he scored both a power-play and a short-handed goal in the same game, a feat achieved by only two other Panthers players in franchise history.
Ottawa Senators 8 - 7 Los Angeles Kings
Josh Norris clinched an intense 8-7 overtime victory for the Ottawa Senators against the Los Angeles Kings with a goal just 56 seconds into the extra period. The game was filled with offensive fireworks, totaling fifteen goals between the two teams, with Norris contributing two goals and an assist. Notably, Ottawa overcame three two-goal deficits despite missing starting goaltender Linus Ullmark due to injury. Mads Sogaard and Anton Forsberg shared goaltending duties amidst a high-pressure game. Zack MacEwen had a standout performance for Ottawa with two goals and played a physical role, while Los Angeles received two-goal contributions from both Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere. The match saw seven power-play goals, the most in a single NHL game since 2014, showcasing a strong offensive night on both sides. The Senators’ exhilarating win marked the first time they scored eight goals in a match since December 2021, highlighting their resiliency and offensive depth.
New Jersey Devils 3 - 0 Utah Hockey Club
Devils hand Utah 1st loss of inaugural season behind Allen's 20-save shutout
NEWARK, N.J. --
"I mean, the win is the important part, and the shutout is a bonus for me at this point my career," Allen said. "Honestly, the guys made it pretty easy on me for the most part. I made a couple tough saves, but they did a great job."
"I think it was very solid effort by us," Hischier said. "We knew they were hot, they were feeling good about themselves, so we knew we had to be ready. They got a lot of skill, a lot of speed, so I think we did a good job to eliminate that and stick with our game plan. If we play our hockey, we're a really good team."
"[New Jersey] played really well," Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. "Those guys on the other side are well coached. They know what kind of threat we are. Our first three games, I talked about how much we went inside to get rebounds and tips. If you don't get those, you don't get the next one."
The most notable of Allen's six first-period saves came against
"At the start it wasn't pretty, but we just found our game," Allen said. "We stayed patient, and then the power play finally got its opportunity and made the most of it (2-for-7). The guys were ready. I could tell when they came in today. Sometimes afternoon games are little quirky, you get some slow starts, but I felt it in the dressing room that guys were ready to go." Casey gave the Devils a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 1:14 of the second. The rookie defenseman forced a turnover at Utah's blue line, took a pass from Hischier, skated down the slot and picked the top right corner for his third goal of the season.
"I mean, I haven't always been a goal scorer in my life, so to start with three goals is maybe not like super expected, but I'm just trying to play simple and take chances when I get them," Casey said. "Finding the back of the net right now is nice."
Allen said the 20-year-old has shown tremendous patience and assertiveness early in his first professional season.
"The first place he looks is the middle and not many guys look at that at that age, but he's got the poise to look in the middle and then find his options," Allen said. "He's got a gifted offensive touch, and we can see that, but he's got great deception with this release. He's off to a great start and I'm just happy with his poise and the way he's carried himself." Noesen made it 2-0 at 8:13 on a backhand off a rebound in the slot. Casey earned the primary assist on a shot from the point.
"Noesen is like a magnet in front of the net," Casey said. "If you can just get it down there, he's going to have a chance at it. For all of us, it's just trying to find a lane so that those big guys can get to work."
Hischier's power-play goal put New Jersey ahead 3-0 at 10:13 of the third. The Devils captain took a pass in the slot from
"You want to stay out of the penalty box and their power play was better than ours tonight," Utah forward
NOTES: Utah defenseman
New York Rangers 4 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
Mika Zibanejad's standout performance, with a goal and two assists, propelled the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Goalie Igor Shesterkin, bouncing back from a rough outing, was crucial with 31 saves, including critical stops during major Red Wings pressure in the second period. Artemi Panarin also shone with three assists, marking his third consecutive multipoint game to begin the season, a feat achieved by only three other Rangers in team history. Notably, Reilly Smith scored his first goal for the Rangers, and Chris Kreider continued his scoring streak with another goal. Despite Detroit's initial competitiveness, exemplified by Dylan Larkin's late first-period goal to level the score, they ultimately fell short, with significant struggles on the power play and a superb performance from Shesterkin highlighting the difference. The game marked a series of important milestones for the Rangers, as they maintained their early undefeated run and showcased notable individual achievements.
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 6 Pittsburgh Penguins
In a thrilling NHL game, Evgeni Malkin's milestone night helped the Pittsburgh Penguins secure a 6-3 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens. Malkin, with his 499th career goal, also contributed two assists, putting him on the brink of becoming the 48th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals. This victory marked Malkin's third consecutive multipoint game, solidifying his impact at 38 years old. Lars Eller scored twice for Pittsburgh, including the game-tying goal, while Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry made 24 saves. Despite a strong start by Montreal, Emil Heineman's goal gave them a brief lead, and standout performances from Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson with two assists each weren't enough to stave off Pittsburgh's late surge. The Penguins' continued offensive pressure, capped by goals from Kevin Hayes and Kris Letang, secured their second win in the ongoing road trip. Sidney Crosby remains one point away from 1,600 career points, adding anticipation to Pittsburgh's performance.
Colorado Avalanche 2 - 6 New York Islanders
In a standout performance, Brock Nelson scored twice in the second period, propelling the New York Islanders to a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. This game marked the Islanders' first win of the season under coach Patrick Roy, who returned to Denver where he previously coached the Avalanche from 2013-2016. Ilya Sorokin impressed with 32 saves in his first start post-surgery. The game saw Calum Ritchie score his first NHL goal for the struggling Avalanche, who started the season with three consecutive losses for the first time since 2008-09. Anders Lee highlighted the team's resilience, praising Nelson's pivotal play, which included a noteworthy short-handed goal. Despite the result, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was candid about the team's defensive shortcomings. Additional interesting facts include Ritchie becoming the third teenager in Avalanche history to score within 70 seconds from the game start, and Casey Mittelstadt extending his goal streak to a first-time three games.