15.11.2024
Buffalo Sabres 4 - 3 St Louis Blues
Rasmus Dahlin secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime win for the Buffalo Sabres against the St. Louis Blues with a decisive power-play goal. The power play resulted from a late-period interference penalty on Blues’ Justin Faulk against Sabres goalie Devon Levi. Dahlin, receiving a cross-ice pass from JJ Peterka, fired a one-timer from the right face-off circle. Buffalo’s Alex Tuch had earlier tied the game 3-3 in the third after the Blues took the lead twice, notably through Brandon Saad's two goals, ending his nine-game scoring drought. Ryan McLeod contributed with a goal and an assist, and goalie Devon Levi made 24 saves for the Sabres, who have now won four of their last five games. The Blues, despite contributions from Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich, are on a four-game losing streak. Injuries marred the game as Blues defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph exited early with a lower-body injury. Dahlin’s goal marked his 70th in the NHL, making him the third defenseman in Sabres history to reach this milestone, highlighting his significant contribution to the team’s offensive capability.
Ottawa Senators 4 - 5 Philadelphia Flyers
In an exhilarating NHL game, the Philadelphia Flyers triumphed over the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in overtime, with Matvei Michkov scoring the winning goal with just 55 seconds left. Michkov's sharp-angled shot made him the youngest player in Flyers history to score an overtime goal. Despite trailing 4-2 in the third period, the Flyers rallied with three consecutive goals, including pivotal contributions from Travis Sanheim and Bobby Brink. Ivan Fedotov was instrumental in the win, making 33 saves and keeping the Flyers in the game despite being heavily outshot 37-19 by the Senators. Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark struggled, allowing five goals on 19 shots, and the Senators were unable to maintain their lead, even after goals by Josh Norris and Adam Gaudette. For Philadelphia, the victory marked their continued success with a 3-0-1 record over their past four games, adding notable resilience to their performance.
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
Andrei Vasilevskiy became the fastest goalie in NHL history to achieve 300 wins, reaching the milestone in just 490 games as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 at Amalie Arena. Vasilevskiy, the 40th goalie to reach this landmark, surpassed Jacques Plante's previous record of 521 games. Jake Guentzel led the Lightning with two goals, including an empty-netter, while Anthony Cirelli marked his 100th NHL goal. Despite being the NHL's top-ranked power play, the Jets struggled, going 0-for-5 in this area. The game ended the Jets' unbeaten road streak this season and marked only their second loss. Vasilevskiy's latest achievement adds to his already impressive resume, including a Vezina Trophy, two Stanley Cups, and a Conn Smythe Trophy.
Florida Panthers 2 - 6 New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils secured their second win over the Florida Panthers in three days with a 6-2 victory, fueled by Jesper Bratt's second NHL hat trick. Bratt's well-rounded performance included goals at even strength, on the power play, and short-handed, making him only the third player in Devils history to achieve such a feat. Stefan Noesen contributed two goals, while both Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes added three assists each, underscoring the Devils' dominance in special teams by going 3-for-5 on the power play while successfully killing all five Panthers' power plays. The victory extended New Jersey’s strong run to 5-1-0 in their last six games, demonstrating consistency across all facets from even strength to goaltending, as emphasized by coach Sheldon Keefe. The Panthers, who were previously on a seven-game winning streak before these back-to-back losses, struggled to match the Devils' speed and execution, prompting Florida coach Paul Maurice to acknowledge their need to improve.
New York Rangers 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks
The New York Rangers defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2 at Madison Square Garden, with Mika Zibanejad scoring his first goal in nine games after struggling mentally with turnovers that led to a previous loss. Zibanejad’s goal followed Timothy Liljegren's opening goal for San Jose, and Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Rangers, propelling them to victory for the first time this season after conceding the first goal. Igor Shesterkin made 25 saves for New York, while Artemi Panarin extended his point streak to six games, contributing with an assist. San Jose's Fabian Zetterlund scored a late goal, but it wasn't enough to avert the Sharks' fourth loss in six games. Notably, the Rangers overcame a shaky start by simplifying their play in the second period, emphasizing teamwork and predictability to secure the win. Both teams dealt with injuries: Nico Sturm and Filip Chytil left with upper-body injuries. The Rangers maintain a strong record against the Sharks, going undefeated in their last 12 meetings.
Dallas Stars 7 - 2 Boston Bruins
The Dallas Stars handily defeated the Boston Bruins 7-2 at the American Airlines Center, scoring seven goals for the second consecutive game. Evgenii Dadonov led the charge for Dallas with two goals, including one on a penalty shot. Tyler Seguin contributed two assists, reaching his 800th career point milestone. Notably, Oskar Back scored his first career NHL goal, while Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene each recorded a goal and an assist. The Bruins' Charlie Coyle and David Pastrnak managed to score, but Boston struggled, with coach Jim Montgomery citing execution issues and defenseman Nikita Zadorov expressing frustration over the team's lack of physical play. Meanwhile, Stars coach Pete DeBoer praised Dadonov for his effort and play against a hard-hitting team.
Minnesota Wild 3 - 0 Montreal Canadiens
Kaprizov has goal, assist, Wild shut out Canadiens
ST. PAUL, Minn. --
“No 2-on-1s or 3-on-2s that I can think of that were really clear,” Gustavsson said. “They had one chance, their second shot to the game, on the glove side there. That was maybe their best chance all game. We played really solid. We took some penalties, killed them off, and played good."
“I thought the effort was really good,” Minnesota coach John Hynes said. “I thought we had a really good start to the game as well. Both teams looked like they were ready to play …We defended hard when we had to. I thought the third period we regathered ourselves with our puck management.”
“I felt we were very patient and there was not much room for either team,” Montreal coach Martin St. Louis said. “It wasn't an offensive -- it wasn't a track meet. Both teams were playing tight defensively and, to me, it's a really good sign of where we're heading with our club.”
Boldy gave the Wild a 1-0 lead at 12:43 of the second period with his 10th goal of the season. Kaprizov found Marcus Johansson in the low slot, and he redirected the puck to Boldy for a one-timer off the crossbar and in.
“I didn't do much there,” Boldy said. “So, it was pretty good just to catch it and shoot it in the net.”
Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble was assessed a four-minute high-sticking minor on Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon at 8:22 of the third period.
Rossi made it 2-0 at 12:19 with three seconds left on the power play with a wrist shot through traffic after faking a shot and moving inside.
“The special teams were huge,” Rossi said. “The PK was really strong today and (on) the power play we had a good strong goal.” With Montembeault pulled for the extra attacker, Kaprizov scored into an empty net at 19:40 for the 3-0 final.
“I think it was a good effort,” Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson said. “Against teams like that, it doesn't take a lot for them to be able to separate. So, I think for the most part, we did a good job of not giving them a lot. And I think the difference, if you look back at the chances, I think we had some really good chances to score and we didn't score ours and they scored theirs.”
NOTES: Minnesota forwards Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek each left during the first period with lower-body injuries. Zuccarello took a Brock Faber shot to the stomach at 12:52. It was undetermined which play Eriksson Ek was injured on as he exited toward the end of the period. There was no update on either player. …Boldy has eight goals in his past 11 games.
Edmonton Oilers 3 - 2 Nashville Predators
In a thrilling overtime victory, Connor McDavid reached a career milestone by surpassing 1,000 points as the Edmonton Oilers edged the Nashville Predators 3-2 at Rogers Place. McDavid, who is now the fourth fastest player in NHL history to reach this milestone, delivered both a crucial goal and a skillful assist. His historic point came during the second period, where a seamless play with Leon Draisaitl resulted in a one-timer that tied the game. Darnell Nurse also shone with two goals, including the game-winner assisted by McDavid's no-look backhand pass. The Oilers secured their third consecutive win, while the Predators, with goals from Michael McCarron and Cole Smith, suffered their fifth loss in six games.
Vancouver Canucks 2 - 5 New York Islanders
The New York Islanders secured a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, marking their fifth consecutive game with a point. Scott Mayfield and Pierre Engvall both found the back of the net for the first time this season within just two minutes early in the second period, contributing significantly to the Islanders' win. Anders Lee added to the score with a goal and an assist, while Bo Horvat provided two assists against his former team. Islanders' goalie Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves to aid in the win. For the Canucks, Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored his first NHL goal, and Kevin Lankinen stopped 27 shots. Despite some bright moments for the Canucks, including Dakota Joshua's return following a cancer diagnosis, they fell short and have now lost two of their last three games.
Seattle Kraken 3 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks
In a thrilling match at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1. Brandon Tanev scored in his third straight game, including an empty-netter with 19 seconds left, marking his fourth goal in the streak. Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers also contributed with goals, with Schwartz netting his 200th career goal in the NHL. Joey Daccord made 18 crucial saves for the Kraken, while Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots for the Blackhawks, who have now lost three of their last four. Despite an early goal from Ryan Donato reducing Seattle's lead to 2-1, the Blackhawks couldn't find an equalizer. The game was marred by an injury to Kraken captain Jordan Eberle, who left with a lower-body injury after a collision with Chicago's Connor Murphy.