27.10.2024
Buffalo Sabres 5 - 3 Detroit Red Wings
In a thrilling match that saw the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3, Tage Thompson emerged as the star with two goals and an assist. Rasmus Dahlin also contributed significantly with three assists, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen secured the win with 22 saves, marking Buffalo's third consecutive victory. Notably, Jason Zucker scored Buffalo's first power-play goal of the season, marking his first goal for the team since joining as a free agent. Despite Detroit's Lucas Raymond's goal and assist and Moritz Seider's two assists, their comeback fell short. Thompson's 104.69 mph slap shot was a highlight, the fastest recorded by NHL EDGE, and Dahlin celebrated his 40th career multi-assist game, the second-most in Sabres history. This victory came after Buffalo had been 0-for-22 on power plays, underscoring their determined start to the season.
Philadelphia Flyers 7 - 5 Minnesota Wild
Bobby Brink made a memorable impact by scoring his first two NHL goals in the Philadelphia Flyers' 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Wells Fargo Center. Travis Sanheim contributed significantly with a goal and two assists for the Flyers, while Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny each added a goal and an assist. Cam Atkinson aided the team's efforts with three assists, and Carter Hart made 26 saves. The Wild, who have now allowed at least four goals in four consecutive games, saw Dakota Mermis and Marcus Foligno score their goals. Brink, who hails from Minnetonka, Minnesota, reflected on his achievement against his home state's team, highlighting the personal significance of the moment following his recovery from hip surgery. The Flyers, who excelled on both special teams, showcased a formidable penalty kill and capitalized on two power plays, breaking free from earlier struggles in the season. Louie Belpedio made his return to the NHL, recording two blocked shots in his first game since February 2021.
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 2 Utah Hockey Club
In a closely contested game, Joel Edmundson scored twice to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club at Crypto.com Arena. Edmundson's goals marked his first with the Kings and his first multigoal game in his 537th NHL appearance. Brandt Clarke contributed a goal and an assist, while Adrian Kempe added two assists for the Kings, who benefited from Darcy Kuemper's return with 23 saves. Utah, however, suffered their third straight loss, with goals from Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley. Kings' coach Jim Hiller emphasized the need for discipline after Kevin Fiala was benched following penalties that increased the team's concerning power-play concessions. Anze Kopitar made history with his 1,220th NHL point, surpassing Jean Beliveau for 45th place on the all-time list.
Boston Bruins 4 - 3 Toronto Maple Leafs
In an exciting matchup at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins secured a 4-3 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Brad Marchand scoring his first goal of the season. The game featured a dramatic late comeback by the Maple Leafs, with Auston Matthews tying the game at 3-3 in the final minutes of regulation, marking his seventh game-tying goal in the dying seconds, a record he shares with Mats Sundin and Ted Kennedy in Leafs history. David Pastrnak contributed a goal and an assist for Boston, and Jeremy Swayman made key saves, including overcoming a 5-on-3 penalty kill. Noteworthy is Marchand's achievement of tying with Rick Middleton for fourth in Bruins history with his 402nd goal and joining Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby as the only players with 20 career overtime goals. The win ended a three-game skid for the Bruins, while Toronto's struggles continued, earning only one win in their past five games.
Montreal Canadiens 5 - 2 St Louis Blues
The Montreal Canadiens ended their four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, highlighted by a standout performance from Kirby Dach, who scored his first goal since returning from significant injuries last season. Dach, who had been sidelined due to torn ACL and MCL, contributed both a goal and an assist, marking his first tally since March 2023. Other notable performances included goals and assists from Joel Armia and Jake Evans, as well as two assists each from Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson. Sam Montembeault protected the lead with 29 saves. Montreal's coach, Martin St. Louis, praised the team's increased pressure and cohesive play, which helped them dominate, while St. Louis Blues' coach Drew Bannister lamented his team's lack of physicality and intensity until late in the game. Jake Neighbours and Colton Parayko scored for the Blues, while Jordan Binnington made 21 saves in a losing effort.
Tampa Bay Lightning 3 - 0 Washington Capitals
Vasilevskiy makes 32 saves, Lightning shut out Capitals
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"They had a couple of shots from the blue line. The guys did a great job in front boxing out," Vasilevskiy said. "Some of the plays like J.J. [Moser] did in the third period, the great backcheck on [
"I thought we played a good game,” Washington coach Spencer Carbery said. “Territorial we were OK. … They've got a good team and they've got a top six that's as good as anybody in the NHL, so they are going to get you on your heels for a couple of sequences. But overall we created a ton of good looks. Just didn't make that play that we needed to make, couldn't make that last play."
"In the second period tonight I thought we bent a bit but we didn't break," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "So, now we get to go in 1-0, we don't give up the lead, then come out and score those two quick ones early (in the third period) and kind of popped their balloon."
"I thought we, as a group, played pretty hard, played pretty well, probably deserved more than the scoreboard showed," Washington forward
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NOTES: Kucherov has 14 points (eight goals, six assists) during his point streak, which is tied with former teammate
New York Rangers 2 - 1 Anaheim Ducks
Jonathan Quick's stellar performance with 32 saves was pivotal in the New York Rangers' narrow 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden. Ryan Lindgren opened the scoring for the Rangers in the third period after missing the season's first five games due to an injury, while Will Cuylle's deflected skate goal, upheld after review, extended the lead. Olen Zellweger brought the Ducks within one with a goal minutes later, but Quick's crucial saves, including a pad save against Cam Fowler's wraparound attempt and a glove save on Mason McTavish’s power-play one-timer, preserved the victory. Rangers coach Peter Laviolette praised Quick for his critical saves, and Panarin extended his remarkable point streak to eight games. On the Ducks' side, Lukas Dostal's 30 saves and Zellweger's goal were notable performances in a game where the Ducks continued to struggle with scoring.
Calgary Flames 3 - 5 Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets secured their eighth consecutive victory to start the season by defeating the Calgary Flames 5-3 at Scotiabank Saddledome. Cole Perfetti scored the decisive power-play goal with under four minutes left after Winnipeg missed a significant 5-on-3 power play. Mason Appleton cemented the win with an empty-net goal, as teammates Kyle Connor and Neal Pionk contributed significantly with multiple points. This impressive run makes Winnipeg the ninth team in NHL history to begin a season with at least eight straight wins. Meanwhile, Calgary's Rasmus Andersson and Mikael Backlund spotlighted their contributions amid growing frustrations over penalties. The win also marked Jets' coach Scott Arniel as the first in NHL history to win his initial eight games with a team. Notably, the Jets have consistently scored at least four goals in most games and were bolstered by the return of Yegor Sharangovich, who made his season debut for Calgary.
New York Islanders 3 - 6 Florida Panthers
In an exciting comeback match, the Florida Panthers triumphed over the New York Islanders 6-3, despite trailing 3-0 within the first 12 minutes at UBS Arena. Matthew Tkachuk was instrumental, scoring twice and assisting on another goal, while Mackie Samoskevich scored his first NHL goal, leading the team's remarkable six-goal run. Spencer Knight made 25 saves for the victorious Panthers, who have won three of their last four games. Anton Lundell provided two assists and Sam Bennett scored the go-ahead goal in the third period. For the Islanders, Kyle Palmieri scored his 250th NHL goal and had an assist, while Maxim Tsyplakov contributed with two assists. Despite the Islanders' initial lead, the Panthers' explosive offense turned the tide, capped by Gustav Forsling's short-handed empty-netter. The game highlighted the Panthers' resilience and offensive prowess, as noted by both coaches, while also marking significant milestones for players like Palmieri and Samoskevich.
Nashville Predators 4 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
The Nashville Predators secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking their third consecutive win. Jonathan Marchessault delivered the game-winning goal just 1:44 into overtime, skillfully maneuvering around Columbus defenseman Damon Severson before beating goalie Daniil Tarasov. The Predators, who struggled early in the season with a 0-5-0 record, showed resilience as Alexandre Carrier tied the game in the third period. Filip Forsberg, Cole Smith, and Scott Wedgewood, with 25 saves, also contributed to Nashville's comeback. The victory followed their comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks, achieving consecutive multigoal comeback wins for the fourth time in their history. Columbus, despite initial leads from Kirill Marchenko and Zach Aston-Reese, couldn't manage turnover control, leading to the disappointment expressed by coach Dean Evason. The Predators will next face the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Steven Stamkos playing against his former team.
Dallas Stars 4 - 2 Chicago Blackhawks
The Dallas Stars secured a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, handing Chicago their fourth consecutive loss. Matt Duchene was pivotal for Dallas, scoring twice, including an empty-net goal with 18 seconds left, while Evgenii Dadonov and Jamie Benn also contributed goals. Miro Heiskanen assisted twice, and Jake Oettinger made 22 saves, reinforcing a solid team performance despite a challenging final stretch. Chicago's scorers were Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato, who narrowed the lead in the last period. Notably, Jamie Benn scored by swatting the puck midair during a slump, revealing some luck in his play. Despite Petr Mrazek’s 26 saves, Chicago's struggles continued, prompting Patrick Maroon to highlight the need for better offensive strategies. The Stars improved their record to 7-2-0, while the Blackhawks dropped to 2-6-1 as frustrations mount.
Vancouver Canucks 4 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
The Vancouver Canucks secured their fourth consecutive victory by scoring four straight goals in the second period to edge past the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 4-3 triumph at Rogers Arena. Elias Pettersson notched his first goal of the season, and J.T. Miller contributed a goal as the Canucks improved to 4-1-2 after their poor start to the season. In a burst of offense, they scored three goals in just 1:05. Meanwhile, Evgeni Malkin stood out for the Penguins with a goal and two assists, as they faced their fifth straight defeat, now standing at 3-6-1. Anthony Beauvillier was pivotal early, giving Pittsburgh a lead with a deflection in the first period. Despite the Penguins' attempt to rally, with Malkin closing the gap to 4-3, the Canucks held firm to grab the win. The game also marked a milestone for Arshdeep Bains, who scored his first NHL goal. Bryan Rust's game was cut short due to an injury sustained during a collision along the boards.
Vegas Golden Knights 7 - 3 San Jose Sharks
In William Karlsson's season debut following an eight-game absence due to injury, the Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the San Jose Sharks with a decisive 7-3 victory at T-Mobile Arena. Karlsson was instrumental in the win, contributing a goal and an assist, while Mark Stone and Pavel Dorofeyev each tallied a goal with two assists. Brett Howden scored twice, and Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist for Vegas, who are now on a three-game winning streak. The Golden Knights displayed remarkable team play, especially in the first period, described by coach Bruce Cassidy as their best of the season. The Sharks continued their losing streak, with frustration mounting, as reflected by coach Ryan Warsofsky's comments. San Jose's Vitek Vanecek made 35 saves, while Mikael Granlund, Nico Sturm, and Luke Kunin each scored. Notable moments included Karlsson scoring a short-handed goal and Stone making a no-look assist to extend the lead. This victory marks Vegas’s sixth consecutive home win since the season began and continues their trend of outscoring opponents 19-8 over the last three games.
Seattle Kraken 1 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes secured their third consecutive win by defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Seth Jarvis shone with a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to the victory, while goaltender Frederik Andersen backed the team with 18 saves. Other Hurricanes' scorers included Andrei Svechnikov, Jack Drury—netting his first goal of the season—and Dmitry Orlov, who sealed the game with an empty-netter. Jackson Blake also marked a milestone, earning his first NHL assist on Drury’s goal. Despite a breakaway goal from Jared McCann, assisted by Matty Beniers, the Kraken couldn't recover, extending their winless streak to three games. Joey Daccord's valiant effort with 35 saves wasn't enough to hold back Carolina’s offensive prowess.