New York Rangers 5 - 2 New York Islanders
The New York Rangers triumphed over the New York Islanders with a 5-2 victory at Madison Square Garden, powered by Igor Shesterkin's 35 saves and Artemi Panarin's two-goal performance. Vincent Trocheck celebrated a milestone by scoring his 200th NHL goal, while Chris Kreider added a short-handed goal, and Adam Edstrom scored his first of the season. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, helping the Rangers maintain their winning momentum. Despite Ilya Sorokin's matching 35 saves, the Islanders struggled, going 0-for-5 on power play opportunities. The game marked Jimmy Vesey's season debut for the Rangers, who adjusted their lines due to previous challenges. Notably, Panarin's goals brought his career total to 799 NHL points, showcasing his impact on the Rangers' victory. The Islanders faced the challenge of missing several key players due to injuries, further hampering their performance as they suffered their fourth loss in five games.

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Winnipeg Jets 7 - 4 Tampa Bay Lightning
In an exciting matchup, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 at Canada Life Centre. Key contributors for the Jets included Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Cole Perfetti, each securing a goal and an assist. Dylan Samberg scored the pivotal go-ahead goal in the third period, while Alex Iafallo also found the back of the net for Winnipeg, which now boasts an impressive 11-1-0 record and leads the NHL with seven come-from-behind victories this season. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves, and Josh Morrissey provided two assists. For the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist, with contributions from Brayden Point and Brandon Hagel. Despite an initially strong start, Tampa Bay couldn’t maintain their lead and suffered from mistakes. This game also marked significant career milestones for Ehlers, who surpassed Frans Nielsen for most points by a Danish-born player in NHL history, and Kyle Connor, who extended his franchise-record point streak to 12 games.

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Boston Bruins 2 - 0 Seattle Kraken
Swayman makes 23 saves, Bruins blank Kraken for 2nd straight shutout win BOSTON -- Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves for the Boston Bruins in a 2-0 win against the Seattle Kraken at TD Garden on Sunday. Charlie Coyle and Justin Brazeau scored for Boston (6-6-1), which has two straight shutout wins. Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves in a 3-0 win at the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

“You can see us coming together,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. “We’re protecting the slot. We’re sacrificing for each other, which is the start. Our execution needs to continue to grow. Our maturity as a team, as far as game management, still needs to grow. We’re winning games though now.” Bruins forward David Pastrnak did not take a shift during the third period, but he remained on the bench in what Montgomery called a “coach’s decision,” before declining to comment further.

Joey Daccord made 31 saves for Seattle (5-7-1), which has lost three straight and six of its past seven (1-5-1), including a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

“[The Bruins] are always a fast-starting team at home, and yeah, they took advantage of their opportunities early in the game” said Daccord, a Boston native. “We just got to stay positive. It’s early in the year. We’ll find our game here before you know it.”

Brazeau gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead at 3:23 of the first period, redirecting Nikita Zadorov’s point shot.

“It’s just really special to see our team come together and not take ‘no’ for an answer in the way that we pounced on them early,” Swayman said. “I think it set the tone for the whole game.”

Coyle pushed it to 2-0 at 9:57 of the first with a power-play goal. After the Bruins prevented several Kraken clearing attempts, the puck was worked down below the right circle to Brad Marchand. The Boston captain made a cross-crease pass to Coyle, who deked around Daccord from the left post.

“I just tried to hang on, and then your, kind of, instincts just take over,” Coyle said. “Certain ways you scored before, or something you see or just happen to do and you make the right move. But it was a great look by [Marchand], the movement of the [power play].” Bruins forward Pavel Zacha scored off a redirection from Charlie McAvoy at 11:06 of the first, but the Kraken successfully challenged the zone entry for offside.

“We took the opportunity of the no-goal on the third one to, I think, change our mindset a little bit,” Seattle coach Dan Bylsma said. “We had four or five real good chances in the second period. … We had some opportunities there to get back in the game, but the third period, they’re certainly protecting the lead, but we had a lot of momentum going our way with how we played in the third.”

The Bruins held the Kraken to 10 shots on goal through the first two periods. Seattle did not have a shot on goal until 15:30 of the first period, when Brandon Tanev intercepted a Marchand pass for a short-handed breakaway.

“We weren’t connected at all at first,” Kraken forward Yanni Gourde said. “I thought our breakout execution wasn’t great. Our support wasn’t great. Towards the end of the period, and the game, I thought we [broke] out cleaner, we put the puck deep.”

NOTES: It was the sixth time out of eight games this season that Daccord faced at least 30 shots. … Only seven U.S.-born goaltenders had as many career shutouts as Swayman (13) at age 25 or younger: Frank Brimsek (22), Jonathan Quick (20), John Gibson (18), Jim Carey (16), Tom Barrasso (14), Mike Karakas (14) and Connor Hellebuyck (14).

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Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 2 Washington Capitals
Dmitry Orlov scored two goals against his former team, helping the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals and extend their winning streak to six games. Orlov, who contributed to the Capitals' Stanley Cup win in 2018, made a significant impact as Carolina improved to 8-2-0 this season. Martin Necas also stood out with a goal and two assists, continuing his impressive form with a six-game point streak. Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin scored for the fourth consecutive game, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Despite Washington's previous three-game winning streak, the Hurricanes outplayed them, with Pyotr Kochetkov making 19 saves in goal. The game was marked by Orlov's emotional performance against his old teammates and Carolina's strong execution, including an empty-net goal by Andrei Svechnikov.

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Minnesota Wild 2 - 1 Toronto Maple Leafs
The Minnesota Wild secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking their third consecutive win. Matt Boldy scored the game-winning goal just over two minutes into overtime, capitalizing on a sequence initiated by Jared Spurgeon and Marco Rossi. Ryan Hartman also contributed to the Wild's scoreline by netting the first goal of the match, while standout performances included Filip Gustavsson's 27 saves and Kirill Kaprizov's now-ended multipoint streak. For the Maple Leafs, William Nylander equalized with a power-play goal set up by Auston Matthews' assist, and Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves despite playing back-to-back games after a loss to the St. Louis Blues. The game was noted for its tight structure and competitive play from both teams, as highlighted by Wild coach John Hynes.

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Calgary Flames 2 - 4 Edmonton Oilers
In an exciting Battle of Alberta, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie by scoring a power-play goal midway through the third period and securing the victory. Hyman's crucial goal was a backhand shot over goalie Dan Vladar, assisted by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Mattias Janmark sealed the win by scoring on an empty net in the game's final moment. The Oilers, playing without Connor McDavid due to injury, saw Leon Draisaitl lead with a goal and two assists, contributing to their fourth win in five games. Draisaitl, who scored just 20 seconds into the match, is on the brink of joining Wayne Gretzky and McDavid with over 300 power-play points for Edmonton. Stuart Skinner's 29-save performance also anchored the team’s success. The Flames, with goals from Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich, have now lost five of their last six games.

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Anaheim Ducks 2 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard played a pivotal role in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, recording three assists at the Honda Center. Chicago coach Luke Richardson praised Bedard's improved performance following a close shootout win against the Los Angeles Kings. Isaak Phillips, Teuvo Teravainen, Seth Jones, and Ryan Donato scored for the Blackhawks, while Taylor Hall contributed two assists. Arvid Soderblom was solid in goal, making 37 saves in his first start since mid-October. The Ducks, featuring goals from Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish, struggled with conversion despite outshooting the Blackhawks early on. Chicago excelled in special teams, going 2-for-2 on the power play, and effectively killed off four out of five penalties. The loss saw Ducks coach Greg Cronin voicing his frustration over missed scoring opportunities as they began a six-game homestand. Bedard's performance underscored his form against the Ducks, extending his point tally in matches against them to nine. Ryan Donato's goal also continued his point streak, equaling his career best.

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