20.10.2024
Ottawa Senators 5 - 4 Tampa Bay Lightning
Drake Batherson delivered an impressive performance with two goals and an assist, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking the Lightning's first loss of the season. This was Batherson’s second three-point game this season, having previously scored a goal and two assists in a high-scoring win against the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators benefitted from strong contributions by Brady Tkachuk, who netted the tie-breaking goal late in the second period, and Jake Sanderson, who recorded three assists. Ottawa emerged as the stronger team during power plays, capitalizing on two out of five opportunities while Tampa Bay failed to score on their three power plays. Anton Forsberg stepped up as the Senators' goaltender in the absence of Linus Ullmark, making notable saves. Notably, Nikita Kucherov became the first player in Lightning history to score at least seven goals in the first four games of a season, highlighting the intensity of the matchup.
Nashville Predators 2 - 5 Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2, handing the Predators their fifth consecutive loss to start the season. Despite being outshot 16-7 in the third period, the Red Wings scored three goals, with Andrew Copp finding the net twice and Alex Lyon making 37 crucial saves. Nashville's Steven Stamkos scored his first goal with the team and became tied with Alex Ovechkin for most goals against Detroit among active players. Luke Schenn scored his 1,000th NHL game, initially giving Nashville a lead before a controversial offside challenge overturned a second Predators goal. Detroit capitalized on a power play, with Dylan Larkin adding a pivotal goal. In a historical milestone, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman became the sixth individual in NHL history to have at least 1,000 games each as a player and a GM. Nashville's season struggles continued, with coach Andrew Brunette and forward Ryan O'Reilly highlighting the need to minimize errors to overcome their winless streak.
Dallas Stars 4 - 1 Edmonton Oilers
In a rematch of last season's Western Conference Final, Matt Duchene's two goals helped the Dallas Stars secure a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the American Airlines Center. Dallas overcame a sluggish start, credited largely to their solid structure and goaltending, with Jake Oettinger making 30 saves. Roope Hintz contributed a goal and two assists, while Jason Robertson added a goal and an assist. Edmonton took an early edge and showcased strong pace, but failed to capitalize on their two power-play chances, leading to a turning point when Dallas scored at the end of the second period. Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl scored his 350th career goal, but it wasn't enough to alter the game's outcome. Highlighting player performances, Connor McDavid extended his point streak to five games, whereas the Stars managed several injuries, including the absence of Tyler Seguin for the third consecutive game.
Florida Panthers 4 - 3 Vegas Golden Knights
In a thrilling overtime victory, Gustav Forsling scored with 17 seconds remaining to lift the Florida Panthers past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 at Amerant Bank Arena. Despite missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, and with a depleted roster due to salary cap constraints, the Panthers delivered a standout performance with notable contributions from Sam Reinhart, who had a goal and two assists, and Sam Bennett, who added a goal and an assist. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves, nearing his 400th NHL win. For the Golden Knights, Ilya Samsonov made an impressive 45 saves, tying for the second-most in team history. Tanner Pearson scored and assisted, contributing to the back-and-forth game that saw both teams frequently exchanging leads before Forsling's decisive one-timer in overtime. Despite the loss, the Golden Knights managed to secure a point on their road trip, highlighting areas for improvement moving forward.
Toronto Maple Leafs 1 - 4 New York Rangers
Igor Shesterkin's impressive goaltending, with 34 saves, led the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, marking the Rangers' third consecutive win. Chris Kreider scored twice, Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin extended their season-opening point streaks to five games, and Mika Zibanejad added two assists, including his 300th career assist with the Rangers. Despite a strong effort by Auston Matthews, who scored and had a game-high of nine shots, the Maple Leafs' early chances were stifled by Shesterkin's stellar saves. Panarin and Kreider sealed the win with empty-net goals late in the game. The Rangers have now scored at least four goals in each of their first five games, matching a historic season start for the team. Toronto's three-game win streak was snapped, and Chris Tanev briefly exited after blocking a shot but returned for short shifts in the third period.
New Jersey Devils 5 - 6 Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals edged out the New Jersey Devils 6-5 in an overtime thriller at Prudential Center, highlighted by Tom Wilson's crucial second goal with just one minute remaining in the extra period. Wilson, extending his impressive season-opening goal streak to four games, was lauded as the "hottest guy in the League" by teammate and Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin, who also netted his first goal of the season. The game marked Wilson's fourth career overtime goal and tied the Capitals' record for the longest goal streak to start a season. The Devils, propelled by Nico Hischier's rapid two-goal performance within the first 44 seconds of the second period, showcased resilience by tying the game twice, including a comeback push in the third period with contributions from Dawson Mercer and Dougie Hamilton. Notably, Hischier set a franchise record for the fastest two goals to open a period, and Brenden Dillon reached a milestone by playing his 900th NHL game. Despite their effort, New Jersey's captain Hischier lamented their first-period struggles, emphasizing the need for a stronger, more consistent performance.
New York Islanders 4 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
In a thrilling contest at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders edged past the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-3 victory after a nine-round shootout, thanks to Noah Dobson's decisive goal. Dobson, who contributed his first NHL shootout goal, also provided two assists, demonstrating his versatility on the ice. Islanders' goalie Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves, while Montreal’s Cayden Primeau stopped 33 shots, showcasing strong performances from both netminders. Key moments included Bo Horvat's power-play goal for the Islanders and Cole Caufield's two goals for the Canadiens, with the latter equalizing the game late in the third period to force overtime. The game was marked by intense end-to-end action and significant milestones, including Logan Mailloux scoring his first NHL goal. Despite several power-play opportunities, neither team could capitalize on them in overtime, extending the nail-biting matchup into an extended shootout. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis praised his team's resilience, while Islanders coach Patrick Roy acknowledged the high drama and excitement of the hard-fought game.
Philadelphia Flyers 0 - 3 Vancouver Canucks
Lankinen makes 26 saves, Canucks shut out Flyers
PHILADELPHIA --
"I kind of hold myself accountable and I have high standards for myself," Lankinen said. "So I'm obviously happy for the result, but even happier for the boys. ... I think we put that effort like that on a night like this, that shows the character of the team."
"It seemed like we definitely had our opportunities," Philadelphia defenseman
Lankinen signed a one-year, $875,000 contract Sept. 21, after training camp opened. Despite his late arrival, he has started consecutive games after Vancouver alternated starts between Lankinen and
"Whenever I get the nod, I just try to put my best foot forward and stay present," Lankinen said. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to start here and play for these guys. I'm just doing my best to keep sharp and help the team win.
"I'm feeling comfortable, feeling confident. I think I'm feeling confident ever since I got here, just knowing some of the guys. The guys [have] been really great at welcoming me and making me feel good and comfortable just around everybody. And I think just this team, just how good it is, it's fun to play behind it. And the system and the guys we have here just prove it every single night. So, I'm really confident and happy where we at, but obviously there's still a lot to build on."
With No. 1 goalie
"We've got good goaltending here," Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said. "It's still early but he's put three good games together. He just looks really solid. Even when we were running around a little bit he was in his net, he looked big in his net, he wasn't flopping all around. He was really steady.
"He played two exhibition games and he's got three games right now, and I don't think he's had a bad start. He's been a factor in every game." Hoglander put Vancouver ahead 1-0 at 16:09 of the first period with a tap-in goal on the right post.
Boeser made it 2-0 at 8:40 of the second period when he scored from the left post on a pass from defenseman
As excited as he is to reach 1,000 games, Myers said doing it with the Canucks makes it extra special. He signed a three-year, $9 million contract June 27 to remain in Vancouver rather than test free agency.
"It means a lot, more so to do it with this group," Myers said of his 1,000th game. "I love this group, and thinking back to the summer and not knowing what it was going to be like, and to be able to come back and do it with these guys, get a win, it's just a great night." Sherwood scored his first goal with the Canucks off a face-off at 9:30 to put Vancouver ahead 3-0. He signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Canucks on July 1.
Philadelphia outshot Vancouver 19-17 in the final two periods, including 7-4 in the third, but came up empty. In addition to the Flyers' 26 shots on goal, they missed the net on 23 shot attempts.
"As the second period went on, we moved the lines around, we started creating some offense," coach John Tortorella said. "Hit some posts, some almost plays. Played better as the game went on."
NOTES: Myers is the 400th NHL player to skate in 1,000 games. ... Canucks center
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 3 Minnesota Wild
In an impressive 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kirill Kaprizov led the Minnesota Wild with a goal and an assist during the third period, cementing their unbeaten streak through five games without trailing in regulation—a feat matched by only four other teams in NHL history. Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello also scored for the Wild, while Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves. Notably, Rossi's goal extended his point streak to four games. Despite Daniil Tarasov’s 32 saves, the Blue Jackets struggled offensively, going 0-for-3 on power plays, which included a missed four-minute advantage. Yegor Chinakhov scored for Columbus late in the third period, continuing his own five-game point streak. The game emphasized the Wild's strong defensive efforts and team cohesiveness, with coach John Hynes highlighting their first-period play as aligning with their desired identity.
St Louis Blues 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
The St. Louis Blues edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 at the Enterprise Center, highlighted by contributions from Mathieu Joseph and Jake Neighbours, each securing a goal and an assist. Dylan Holloway notched his first goal for the Blues, while Joel Hofer's impressive 37-save performance played a key role in the victory. The game saw a dramatic third period where Carolina overcame a two-goal deficit with Shayne Gostisbehere and Jack Roslovic scoring in quick succession. However, Kasperi Kapanen's decisive goal restored the Blues' lead. The win marked St. Louis' second consecutive triumph, buoyed by Philip Broberg extending his franchise record-tying six-game point streak. Despite their solid play, the Hurricanes faced disappointment, with coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledging their dominance in the first period and the need to move on quickly. For St. Louis, defense played a pivotal role, particularly in a tight game where momentum shifted several times.
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
JJ Peterka continued his scoring streak, netting a goal for the third consecutive game and contributing an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres secure a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Peterka's goal late in the second period provided a crucial 3-2 lead for the Sabres, who also saw contributions from Tage Thompson, Ryan McLeod, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, marking his first win in his 100th NHL start. Craig Smith scored twice for Chicago, with Lukas Reichel assisting on both goals, though the Blackhawks couldn't maintain their momentum. Despite Buffalo's win, they struggled with a 0-for-4 performance on the power play, extending their scoreless streak to 0-for-21 this season. The game saw key absences due to injuries and illnesses for both teams, including Jordan Greenway for the Sabres and Joey Anderson and Patrick Maroon for the Blackhawks.
Utah Hockey Club 2 - 1 Boston Bruins
Michael Kesselring scored an overtime goal to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, marking their first-ever overtime win at home in franchise history. Kesselring’s goal was set up by Logan Cooley, and the victory came after Vladislav Kolyachonok tied the game late in the third period with his first goal of the season. Connor Ingram made 22 saves for Utah, bouncing back from two consecutive losses. Boston’s Cole Koepke opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, but the Bruins couldn’t capitalize on their lead, even having a goal overturned by an offside challenge. Utah coach Andre Tourigny praised his team’s depth and leadership throughout the game, highlighting contributions from multiple players. This victory made Utah the 10th NHL franchise to win its first two home games, a feat last accomplished by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 1992-93 season.
Seattle Kraken 2 - 1 Calgary Flames
In a tightly contested matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime, handing Calgary their first loss of the season. Jordan Eberle secured the win for Seattle just 48 seconds into the extra period, converting a setup from Brandon Montour to notch his fifth goal of the season. Chandler Stephenson also scored for the Kraken, who extended their winning streak to three games, while Joey Daccord made 21 saves. Blake Coleman scored for Calgary, who missed the chance to set a new franchise record for the longest season-opening winning streak by one game. Both teams struggled on power plays, with Seattle converting 1 of 6 opportunities and Calgary 1 of 3. Despite an early lead from Coleman, Calgary couldn't capitalize, with coach Ryan Huska noting his team's lack of sharpness with the puck. With this victory, Seattle captain Eberle has now scored the most overtime goals in Kraken history.