20.11.2024
Ottawa Senators 2 - 5 Edmonton Oilers
In a standout performance, Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers with two goals and an assist, as they secured a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard also tallied three points each, with Bouchard achieving this in a period for the first time in his career. Despite a challenging road trip and a back-to-back schedule, the Oilers demonstrated resilience, with McDavid highlighting their determination to prevail despite fatigue. Stuart Skinner contributed significantly with 27 saves, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also added a goal, helping to snap a brief losing streak against Canadian teams. Ottawa, meanwhile, was criticized by players and coaches for lackluster energy, with Brady Tkachuk emphasizing the need for maturity and improved performance in missed opportunities. Notably, McDavid and Draisaitl achieved a milestone by each scoring at least three points in a game for the 43rd time, marking them as the most prolific active duo in the NHL.
Pittsburgh Penguins 2 - 3 Tampa Bay Lightning
In a thrilling comeback, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena, with Brayden Point scoring twice, including the game-winner, in his return from a lower-body injury. Point, who had missed four games, capped his performance by sneaking a wrist shot past Penguins' goalie Tristan Jarry, marking his eighth goal in nine games. The Lightning, who have won three straight games, tied the match when Anthony Cirelli scored in his third consecutive game. Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 17 saves, while Jarry stopped 32 shots for the Penguins, who have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. Sidney Crosby came close to adding to Pittsburgh's lead in the second period, narrowly missing a milestone 600th NHL goal. Notably, Point's overtime goal was his 11th, surpassing Martin St. Louis for the second most in Lightning history, while Crosby's assist on Rickard Rakell's goal moved him past Joe Sakic for 13th in all-time league assists.
St Louis Blues 2 - 4 Minnesota Wild
In a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, Kirill Kaprizov starred for the Minnesota Wild by scoring twice, extending his impressive six-game point streak with 12 points and tying a franchise record for the longest road point streak. Ryan Hartman and Jonas Brodin also contributed goals for the Wild, who improved to 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Notably, Brodin's game-winning slap shot deflected off a Blues defender's leg, while Kaprizov capped off the win with an empty-netter. Despite the Blues efforts with goals from Scott Perunovich and Jake Neighbours, and Jordan Binnington's 24 saves, the team continued their struggles with a 1-5-1 record over their past seven games, as they found challenges in converting scoring opportunities. The game also marked Robert Thomas's return for the Blues after missing 12 games due to a fractured ankle, while both Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek came back from short injury absences for the Wild.
Winnipeg Jets 6 - 3 Florida Panthers
Mark Scheifele's hat trick propelled the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, marking his first hat trick of the season and the ninth in his NHL career. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Jets, thanks to standout performances from their key players. Morgan Barron contributed two short-handed goals, while Kyle Connor added a goal and an assist. Notably, Scheifele's hat trick placed him second in franchise history for the most hat tricks, trailing only Ilya Kovalchuk. Meanwhile, the Panthers' Sam Reinhart extended his impressive point streak to 11 games despite the team's recent struggles. Panther Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist, but it wasn't enough to overcome Winnipeg's strong team effort. Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves for the Jets, while Sergei Bobrovsky faced 21 shots for the Panthers. With this win, Winnipeg showcased resilience and determination to improve their play against a strong Florida team.
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
In a thrilling game at the United Center, the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, led by Alex Killorn's pivotal goal and assist in the third period. The Ducks, capitalizing on their recent momentum, secured their third consecutive victory despite the challenging back-to-back schedule following a 4-2 win against the Dallas Stars. Leo Carlsson also scored for Anaheim, and Trevor Zegras provided two assists, while John Gibson made key saves. For Chicago, Jason Dickinson scored both goals with assists from Connor Bedard, who extended his goalless streak to ten games despite his effective playmaking. The game highlighted the Ducks' growing chemistry and resilience, particularly in comeback situations, and the importance of energy from their power play, even when not directly scoring. Notably, Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek missed the game for personal reasons, with Drew Commesso called up as his backup.
Calgary Flames 2 - 1 New York Islanders
The Calgary Flames rallied to a 2-1 shootout victory against the New York Islanders, highlighted by Dustin Wolf's 28 saves and crucial shootout stopping performance. Andrei Kuzmenko scored a backhand goal in the shootout's second round, followed by Justin Kirkland's decisive shot to secure the win for the Flames, who improved their record to 10-6-3 and have won three of their last four games. Rasmus Andersson leveled the score at 1-1 in the third period with a power-play goal after Pierre Engvall had given the Islanders an early lead in the second. Semyon Varlamov kept the Islanders competitive with 30 saves, including a notable stop against MacKenzie Weegar, but the team's struggles continued with a record of 7-7-5, losing four of their last five. Throughout the game, Wolf delivered key saves against Bo Horvat, Maxim Tsyplakov, Noah Dobson, and Kyle Palmieri, contributing significantly to the Flames’ third-period comeback and eventual shootout triumph.
Vancouver Canucks - - - New York Rangers
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