Boston Bruins 0 - 2 Philadelphia Flyers
Ersson makes 23 saves, Flyers shut out Bruins BOSTON -- Samuel Ersson made 23 saves for the Philadelphia Flyers in a 2-0 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday. “He fights, and the team likes playing in front of him,” Flyers coach John Tortorella said. “It’s such a unique position as far as what a goaltender does for a team’s psyche, and Sam has done that pretty steady for us. … Sam made some big saves at key times to keep us there.”

Tyson Foerster and Joel Farabee scored for Philadelphia (3-6-1), which has won two of its past three (2-1-0). Defenseman Emil Andrae had an assist for his first NHL point.

“We’re just trying to get back to [grinding out wins] here,” Foerster said. “That gives us some confidence that we can play in these games, and we got a win tonight, which helps.” Joonas Korpisalo made 17 saves for Boston (4-5-1), which has lost four of its past five (1-3-1).

“We’re not making plays. We’re not doing enough to generate high-danger scoring chances,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. “Whether that’s a will to go to those areas or not the right game plan, we’re all culpable for not coming out with a victory tonight.”

The Bruins had a 5-on-3 power play for 1:37 during the first period when Scott Laughton and Travis Sanheim were called for penalties 23 seconds apart, but Boston failed to capitalize.

Foerster gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead at 5:32 of the second period, finishing Andrae’s centering pass from the slot.

“It’s nice to get that, of course, in a game like this when we’re struggling a little bit,” Andrae said. “So it was nice to put a goal up there and for the guys, and it’s a great shot by [Foerster] too, so it felt good.” Bruins captain Brad Marchand nearly scored a short-handed goal in the third period, sending the puck from behind the net off Ersson’s skate and toward the goal line, but the goalie fell on it and kept the puck out with his glove.

“You have to respect every team every night,” Marchand said. “We had opportunities tonight, especially the first two periods. After the second, it easily could have been a tie game, but we let it get away from us a little bit, and again, just have to continue to build on the right things.”

Farabee had a net-front deflection off a pass from Ryan Poehling at 16:04 of the third, but Korpisalo turned it away.

“It’s been a while since I played last time, so I just tried to go out there and enjoy the game,” said Korpisalo, who made his first start since Oct. 16. “Just put everything I got [out] there.”

Flyers captain Sean Couturier had a breakaway at 16:57 after blocking a shot from Mason Lohrei at the point, but Korpisalo made another stop to keep the Bruins within one.

Farabee scored an empty-net goal after intercepting Charlie McAvoy’s pass at Boston’s blue line at 19:36 for the 2-0 final.

“We played a strong game,” Laughton said. “I thought sometimes it was ugly, but we needed a win like that at this time in the year when we can’t get much going. 1-0 late in the game, and we found a way. We had better sticks, we closed out on plays better. It feels good. We got a long way to go, but it’s a good start.”

NOTES: Ersson became the third Flyers goaltender with a shutout in Boston, joining Antero Niittymaki (Jan. 2, 2006) and Brian Boucher (March 4, 2000). … The Bruins failed to record a point at home against the Flyers for the first time since Oct. 6, 2011. Tuesday’s loss snapped a 20-game home point streak against Philadelphia.

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Montreal Canadiens 2 - 8 Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken dominated the Montreal Canadiens with an 8-2 victory, highlighted by Brandon Montour's first NHL hat trick. Montour's standout performance included two power-play goals and an assist, contributing to Seattle's explosive first period with four goals in 10:33, a franchise record. Jaden Schwartz added a goal and two assists, while Chandler Stephenson notched four assists, helping the Kraken end a three-game losing streak on their road trip. Despite Montreal's Cole Caufield scoring in his third consecutive game, it wasn't enough to counter Seattle's relentless offense, which saw Joey Daccord make 28 saves. Montreal struggled defensively, with multiple goals resulting from turnovers and an inability to effectively clear the puck. The game marked a challenging Tuesday for the Canadiens, reminiscent of a previous hefty defeat against the New York Rangers.

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Ottawa Senators 8 - 1 St Louis Blues
In a dominant performance, the Ottawa Senators defeated the St. Louis Blues 8-1, with Tim Stutzle leading the charge by scoring two goals and contributing two assists. This marked Ottawa’s largest margin of victory since 2006, a standout statistic in the game. Alongside Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Adam Gaudette each netted two goals, and Claude Giroux extended his point streak to seven games with two assists. Throughout the game, Ottawa displayed superior teamwork, outshooting the Blues 35-27 and capitalizing on significant St. Louis errors, including 23 giveaways. Linus Ullmark’s 26 saves and a well-rounded team effort contributed to this resounding victory for the Senators, who have now scored eight goals in two games within a short span, while the Blues struggled with back-to-back disappointing performances, reflecting the urgent need for internal reassessment according to their coach, Drew Bannister.

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Washington Capitals 5 - 3 New York Rangers
Alex Ovechkin's two first-period goals propelled the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. With these goals, Ovechkin now has 857 career goals, bringing him just 38 shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery praised Ovechkin's overall performance, noting his impactful presence on the ice. Aliaksei Protas also shined, contributing a goal and two assists, while Dylan Strome and Rasmus Sandin each added two assists for Washington. Despite the Rangers' Igor Shesterkin making an impressive 41 saves, their early defensive struggles allowed the Capitals to dominate the game's pace. Notable for the Rangers, their successful road game streak ended and Artemi Panarin's eight-game point streak concluded. Washington's win marked a notable shift from their previous sweep by the Rangers in last season's Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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New York Islanders 1 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks secured a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with goaltender Lukas Dostal being instrumental by making 40 saves, including 17 in the final period. Despite being outshot, Anaheim capitalized on their chances with Frank Vatrano contributing a goal and an assist, while Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry each netted power-play goals; Terry's goal marked his 100th career NHL goal. The Islanders, who have now lost three of their last four games, got on the scoreboard with a power-play goal from Mathew Barzal. Ducks head coach Greg Cronin praised Dostal’s performance and the team’s shot blocking, while Islanders coach Patrick Roy expressed frustration over their inability to convert chances. Notably, Terry has had a point in each of the past eight games, and Dostal has allowed two goals or fewer in four consecutive starts.

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Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 5 Minnesota Wild
Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves in what is likely his final game at PPG Paints Arena, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins, Fleury holds Pittsburgh's records for the most wins and best goals-against average. After the game, Fleury was warmly greeted by former teammates Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, with fans chanting his name in appreciation. In the game, Frederick Gaudreau impressed with two goals and an assist for the Wild, while Rickard Rakell's efforts helped keep the Penguins competitive. Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov extended his multipoint streak to six games and scored an empty-net goal to solidify the victory. Despite the loss, the game was a touching farewell for Fleury, commemorating his legacy and connection with Pittsburgh.

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San Jose Sharks 4 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
In an exciting match at SAP Center, the San Jose Sharks secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. Jake Walman was instrumental for the Sharks, contributing significantly with a goal and two assists, bringing his total to six points over the last two games. The Sharks, who recently triumphed in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Utah Hockey Club, saw strong performances from Tyler Toffoli, Fabian Zetterlund, and William Eklund, who all scored critical third-period goals. Akil Thomas marked his season debut by scoring for the Kings, while David Rittich made 17 saves, though it wasn't enough to prevent the Sharks' win. A noteworthy moment was Toffoli's decisive goal after a Walman pass, along with Eklund's empty-netter ensuring the 4-2 outcome. Additionally, Kevin Fiala was absent from the Kings' lineup due to missing a team meeting.

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