25.10.2024
Boston Bruins 2 - 5 Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars secured a 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins, driven by standout performances from Matt Duchene and Tyler Seguin, who each tallied a goal and two assists. This marked a strong show of teamwork for the Stars, highlighted by scoring three power-play goals in the second period, a franchise record since moving to Dallas in 1993. Jason Robertson celebrated his 300th NHL game with a goal, while Roope Hintz contributed an empty-netter in his 400th game. Boston's David Pastrnak initially put the Bruins ahead, but they faltered with defensive lapses and penalties, allowing Dallas to capitalize. This game also marked Pete DeBoer's 618th NHL win, placing him 21st all-time. Despite Boston's efforts in the final period, Dallas's power-play efficiency and cohesive play underlined their dominance, leaving the Bruins with their third consecutive loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs 1 - 5 St Louis Blues
In a commanding 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington was stellar, making 40 saves at the Scotiabank Arena. Despite losing key forward Robert Thomas to injury, the Blues showcased resilience and adaptability, highlighted by Dylan Holloway's two goals and notable performances from Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich, who each provided two assists. The Blues dominated after Philip Broberg's opening goal, with additional scores from Alexandre Texier and Jake Neighbours. Toronto's lone goal came from Oliver Ekman-Larsson, marking his first with the team. While Blues coach Drew Bannister praised his team's comprehensive effort, Toronto's coach Craig Berube, confronting his former team, lamented defensive mistakes that led to the loss. The game noted milestones, including Chris Tanev's 800th NHL game for the Leafs and Oskar Sundqvist's return for the Blues after a knee injury.
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 3 New Jersey Devils
In a thrilling encounter at Little Caesars Arena, Patrick Kane's late power-play goal with just over three minutes left in the third period propelled the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The win marked Detroit's third consecutive victory, despite being heavily outshot throughout their streak, with goalies Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot showing remarkable resilience with a combined save percentage of .954. Alex DeBrincat contributed a goal and an assist, while Lucas Raymond added two assists. Nico Hischier was the standout for New Jersey, netting two power-play goals, but it wasn't enough to stop the Devils from suffering their third straight loss. Detroit’s win came with tactical ingenuity as Kane's strategic positioning near the blue line played a crucial role in their power-play success. The Red Wings also adjusted their lineup due to J.T. Compher's absence due to illness, dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Meanwhile, Devils defensemen Brett Pesce and Luke Hughes returned to the lineup after lengthy absences.
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 4 Minnesota Wild
In an exciting NHL matchup, Kirill Kaprizov led the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, extending the Wild's season-opening point streak to seven games, matching their franchise record from 2008-09. Kaprizov's two goals and an assist marked his fourth consecutive multipoint game, while Matt Boldy, who scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, also added an assist. The Wild, with a record of 5-0-2, have won their last four games, showcasing a strong team chemistry praised by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who made 23 crucial saves. Despite leading 2-1 at one point, the Lightning, now 4-3-0, couldn't maintain their advantage, with Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov scoring their only two goals. Kucherov's seven-game point streak has him tallying 13 points so far this season. The victory was sealed by a power-play goal from Boldy and an empty-netter by Kaprizov, reaffirming Minnesota's effective gameplay and solid defense, emphasized by coach John Hynes and combined with Fleury's timely saves.
New York Rangers 1 - 3 Florida Panthers
In a notable NHL contest, Sergei Bobrovsky became the fastest goalie in league history to achieve 400 career wins, as the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 at Madison Square Garden. Bobrovsky achieved this milestone in 707 games, surpassing the previous record held by Henrik Lundqvist, who reached it in 727 games. Despite missing key player Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers showcased their defensive prowess, overcoming a typically high-scoring Rangers team. Florida's victory was fueled by goals from Anton Lundell, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Bennett, who has been prolific with six goals in recent games. The loss marked the Rangers' first in regulation this season, ending their six-game point streak. In contrast, the Panthers, last year's Stanley Cup champions, benefitted from strategic play, capitalizing on Rangers turnovers early on. Artemi Panarin extended his point streak to seven games despite the team's defeat.
Calgary Flames 2 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes, propelled by Martin Necas’ goal and assist, snapped the Calgary Flames' season-opening six-game point streak with a 4-2 victory at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Hurricanes, currently on a six-game road trip, have won four of their last five games. Seth Jarvis, Jack Roslovic, and Eric Robinson also scored for Carolina, while goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made crucial 30 saves. Jonathan Huberdeau and Jake Bean netted goals for the Flames, with Dan Vladar delivering 39 saves. Despite a solid response and late rally to close the gap to 3-2, Calgary couldn't overcome their deficit, with Robinson sealing the win with an empty-net goal. The game marked Necas’ 100th NHL goal, and standout performances included Sebastian Aho's continued five-game point streak and Shayne Gostisbehere's consistent contributions on defense.
Utah Hockey Club 1 - 5 Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche secured their fourth consecutive win with a commanding 5-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center. Casey Mittelstadt played a pivotal role, contributing a goal and two assists, while Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon extended their season-opening point streaks to eight games. Makar has accumulated 15 points, and MacKinnon has 13 during this period. Ivan Ivan notched his first NHL goal, and Joel Kiviranta's late goal was his fourth in three games. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar praised the team's defensive commitment, despite Ross Colton leaving the game with an injury. On Utah's side, Lawson Crouse scored their lone goal, while debutant Maveric Lamoureux impressed with a solid defensive performance. Utah's coach, Andre Tourigny, expressed disappointment with his team's effort.
Seattle Kraken 3 - 4 Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets extended their perfect start to the season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken, marking their seventh consecutive victory. Nikolaj Ehlers clinched the win with an overtime goal during a delayed penalty, while Nino Niederreiter contributed two goals and Gabriel Vilardi added another. The Jets have now joined an exclusive group, becoming the fifth team in the past decade to open a season with a seven-game winning streak. On the Kraken's side, Matty Beniers shone with two goals and an assist, and Jordan Eberle also found the net. Despite the loss, Seattle's coach Dan Bylsma praised Beniers for his elevated play. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves and notched his name alongside a select few U.S.-born goaltenders with a season-opening winning streak of at least six games. As the Jets aim to bank crucial points in a fiercely competitive division, the Kraken focus on building on positive performances despite the defeat.
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Warren Foegele scored two goals in under three minutes during the first period, helping the Los Angeles Kings secure a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, who are off to their worst start since the 1960s. Playing at Crypto.com Arena in their home opener, the Kings extended their record to 4-2-2 with contributions from Jordan Spence and Alex Laferriere, who provided two assists. Los Angeles goaltender David Rittich tallied 24 saves. Meanwhile, San Jose's Mikael Granlund scored two power-play goals, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Sharks’ eighth consecutive loss. Despite Granlund’s efforts, which included extending his point streak to five games, coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the need for consistency from his players. Notably, the Kings' first-period three-goal burst marked only the third time in franchise history they've achieved such a start in a home opener, echoing performances from the 1976-77 and 1980-81 seasons.