24.11.2024
Philadelphia Flyers 3 - 2 Chicago Blackhawks
In an exhilarating matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers orchestrated a thrilling 3-2 overtime comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Matvei Michkov netting the winning power-play goal just 1:06 into the extra period. This marked Michkov's second overtime winner in five games, showcasing his growing confidence since overcoming an early-season benching. Trailing 2-0 after the second period, the Flyers surged back, propelled by Sean Couturier and Noah Cates' third-period goals. Philadelphia's resilience was applauded by coach John Tortorella, highlighting the team's patience amidst adversity. Chicago's Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon each scored, but their team suffered its fourth consecutive road defeat. Maroon lamented the Blackhawks' recurring inability to maintain third-period leads, emphasizing the need for a more structured and confident approach. Notably, Michkov became the eighth teenager in NHL history with multiple overtime goals, joining elite company. The game also featured standout performances from Flyers' Scott Laughton, who recorded a career-high eight shots, and Cam York, returning from injury. Meanwhile, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard was uncharacteristically quiet, held without a shot for a second straight game.
Calgary Flames 4 - 3 Minnesota Wild
The Calgary Flames secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a shootout at Scotiabank Saddledome. The decisive moment came when Rasmus Andersson scored the shootout winner, beating Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson in the fifth round, followed by Dan Vladar's save against Ryan Hartman to clinch the win. Despite conceding two late goals in regulation, Calgary showed resilience, with Kevin Rooney, Martin Pospisil, and Yegor Sharangovich scoring during regular time. Marco Rossi contributed a goal and an assist for the Wild, who were missing star player Kirill Kaprizov due to injury. The victory highlighted Calgary's strength in close matches, having tied for the second-most one-goal wins in the NHL, while the Wild's potent third-period performance continues to rank them third with 30 goals in the final stanza.
Los Angeles Kings 2 - 1 Seattle Kraken
In a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Kings edged out the Seattle Kraken with a 2-1 victory at Crypto.com Arena, marking Seattle's fifth consecutive road loss. Adrian Kempe scored his 10th goal of the season, continuing his hot streak with five goals in four games, while Quinton Byfield added another in his 200th NHL game, breaking Los Angeles’ 1-for-16 slump on power plays. Anze Kopitar contributed two assists, and David Rittich was solid in goal, making 19 saves and maintaining his streak of conceding two goals or fewer in five straight starts. Despite Seattle’s late rally with Brandon Montour scoring as the extra attacker, the Kraken couldn’t overcome Byfield's power-play goal. Coach Dan Bylsma praised his team’s strong finish but lamented missed opportunities to capitalize on their attacking chances. Montour's near misses in the third period highlighted the Kraken's struggle to find the net despite their recent defensive improvements.
Florida Panthers 4 - 7 Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche, led by Mikko Rantanen's four-point performance, secured a decisive 7-4 victory over the Florida Panthers, marking their third consecutive win. Rantanen contributed a goal and three assists, while Jonathan Drouin scored twice in his return from injury. Colorado's offensive prowess was on full display as they scored four successive goals in the second period, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead, with additional goals from Logan O'Connor, Samuel Girard, and Valeri Nichushkin. Despite Sam Reinhart extending his point streak to 13 games and netting a power-play goal for Florida, the Panthers struggled, having lost five of their previous six games. Notably, Cale Makar achieved his 100th multi-point game in just 336 appearances, making him the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach this milestone, only behind Bobby Orr. This win highlighted Colorado’s strong defensive play leading to effective offensive opportunities, a strategy emphasized by coach Jared Bednar.
Montreal Canadiens 2 - 6 Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens with a commanding 6-2 victory, driven by an explosive second period where they netted five consecutive goals at the Bell Centre on Saturday. Ivan Barbashev and Jack Eichel each scored a goal and contributed two assists, while goaltender Adin Hill recorded 15 saves, helping the Knights secure their fourth win in six games. The five-goal flurry tied a franchise record for the most goals in a single period and marked the most Montreal has conceded in one period this season. Callahan Burke made a memorable mark by scoring his first NHL goal, assisted by Barbashev and Eichel, against whom the Golden Knights pressed hard following turnovers by the Canadiens. Despite showing promise in the first and third periods, Montreal succumbed to Vegas' offensive prowess in the second, with Brendan Gallagher assisting twice and Emil Heineman and Jayden Struble each adding late goals for the Canadiens. Eichel's performance was notable as he tied for third in franchise history for most three-point games, further emphasizing the night as one of historical significance for the Golden Knights.
Ottawa Senators 3 - 4 Vancouver Canucks
In a thrilling matchup, Jake DeBrusk led the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators, ending their two-game losing streak and extending their road win streak to seven games. DeBrusk shone with two goals and an assist, marking his first multigoal performance since joining Vancouver as a free agent. The Canucks' resilience was on display as they handled a major penalty early in the game, which saw Quinn Hughes ejected for boarding, yet managed to kill off a five-minute power play. Kiefer Sherwood also made a significant impact with a goal, an assist, and a game-high 10 hits. On the other side, the Senators suffered their fifth consecutive loss despite Tim Stutzle reaching a career milestone with his 100th NHL goal and strong contributions from Claude Giroux and Drake Batherson. The Senators continue to struggle when conceding the first goal, now holding a dismal 1-10-1 record in such instances, which Senator Giroux hopes they can soon remedy with smarter play.
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 2 Boston Bruins
In a tightly contested game, Brad Marchand scored the decisive goal with 8:30 left in the third period to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Jeremy Swayman, who recorded 19 saves, helped the Bruins improve to 2-0-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco. The Bruins took an early lead with a power-play goal by Justin Brazeau, while Detroit's Lucas Raymond equalized with a one-timer, aided by Dylan Larkin's 300th NHL assist. Marchand's sixth goal of the season, a wrist shot from the right face-off dot, secured the win for Boston despite Cam Talbot's strong 27-save effort for the Red Wings. In the final minutes, Detroit hit the crossbar twice but failed to close the gap, managing only five shots on goal in the third period. Marchand holds an impressive record against Detroit, with 42 points in as many games.
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 4 Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars secured a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena, thanks to a pair of rapid goals by Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz just 58 seconds apart in the third period. Duchene scored at 6:55, assisted by Tyler Seguin, with a precise shot over goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, while Hintz extended the lead with a powerful breakaway goal. Despite the lackluster start, Dallas coach Pete DeBoer praised his team's improvement in the third period, which was crucial for the win against the resilient Lightning. Notably, Anthony Cirelli scored both goals for Tampa Bay, continuing his goal streak to five consecutive games. Jake Oettinger's solid performance in goal, with 27 saves, was pivotal in Dallas's win, marking their fifth win in six games. Meanwhile, the Lightning struggled to capitalize on their chances, echoing coach Jon Cooper's sentiment on missing opportunities against a strong opponent.
Pittsburgh Penguins 1 - 6 Utah Hockey Club
Sidney Crosby reached a significant milestone by scoring his 600th NHL goal, yet it was not enough as the Pittsburgh Penguins fell 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club at PPG Paints Arena. Crosby became the 21st player in NHL history to achieve this mark and only the seventh to do so with a single franchise. Despite his efforts, the Penguins could not maintain momentum, allowing Utah to score four unanswered goals. Dylan Guenther shone for Utah with two goals and an assist, while Clayton Keller contributed three assists. Utah overcame a prior slump with standout goaltending by Karel Vejmelka, who made 27 saves. The Penguins struggled defensively, particularly on the penalty kill, as noted by coach Mike Sullivan. Aside from Crosby's milestone, noteworthy was the performance of Logan Cooley, a Pittsburgh native and product of Crosby’s youth program. This loss was Pittsburgh's eighth in ten games, underscoring challenges as they struggle to find their form.
Washington Capitals 2 - 3 New Jersey Devils
In a tightly contested matchup, the New Jersey Devils edged out the Washington Capitals 3-2 at Capital One Arena, marking their fourth win in five games. Tomas Tatar led the Devils with a goal and an assist, while goaltender Jake Allen celebrated his 200th NHL win with 23 saves. Brenden Dillon, who joined the Devils as a free agent in July, scored his first goal for the team, and Dougie Hamilton added a goal to maintain New Jersey's perfect record when leading after two periods. Despite the Capitals' strong push in the third period, including goals from Matt Roy and Connor McMichael, and Charlie Lindgren's 30 saves, Washington suffered consecutive losses for the first time this season. Highlight moments included Tatar’s power-play goal to tie the game and crucial defensive plays by Devils players to preserve their lead, demonstrating their strategic defensive handling. Jesper Bratt continued his scoring momentum with nine points in his last five games.
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
The Columbus Blue Jackets secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a dramatic shootout at Nationwide Arena, thanks to Kirill Marchenko's crucial late game-tying goal. Marchenko netted his second goal with just over a minute remaining in regulation, setting the stage for Sean Monahan's decisive shootout goal and Elvis Merzlikins' pivotal saves, including one against Sebastian Aho to clinch the win. Dmitri Voronkov and Dante Fabbro also contributed goals for the Blue Jackets, who have won four of their last five games. Despite Pyotr Kochetkov's 27 saves for the Hurricanes, he was injured in overtime, prompting Spencer Martin to step in. With Martin Necas continuing his historic scoring pace for the Hurricanes and Zach Werenski extending his point streak for the Blue Jackets, the matchup was filled with notable performances and key moments, underscoring both teams' competitive spirit.
Nashville Predators 4 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
In a compelling matchup, the Nashville Predators secured a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, thanks to standout performances from Roman Josi, who scored twice, and Jonathan Marchessault, contributing a goal and an assist. Steven Stamkos also found the net, helping the Predators win two of their last three games. Juuse Saros was solid in goal with 23 saves. The Jets, despite a strong start, faltered in the third period, with Adam Lowry providing their lone goal. Their execution issues were noted as a key factor, compounded by Dylan Samberg’s departure with a broken foot from blocking a shot. Stamkos and Marchessault’s simultaneous scoring marked a first for this season, while Fedor Svechkov made his NHL debut for the Predators.
New York Islanders 3 - 1 St Louis Blues
In a game played at UBS Arena, Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri led the New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, helping the team snap a three-game losing streak. Nelson had an impressive night with a goal and two assists, matching John Tonelli for the ninth-most points in Islanders history with 544. Meanwhile, Palmieri scored twice, including an empty-net goal in the final minute, to seal the win. Islanders' goalie Ilya Sorokin marked his 100th NHL win, saving 24 out of 25 shots. Jake Neighbours scored the lone goal for the Blues, who have now lost three of their last four games. Interestingly, a potential goal by Noah Dobson was overturned due to goaltender interference, adding to the game's drama. Despite a late push, Blues coach Drew Bannister felt that his team didn't generate enough offensive pressure early in the game, which ultimately limited their scoring opportunities.
San Jose Sharks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres secured their third consecutive win by defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-2 at SAP Center, highlighted by Alex Tuch's pivotal short-handed goal in the third period, which marked his third of the season and tied him with Sam Reinhart for the NHL lead in short-handed goals. Rasmus Dahlin contributed a goal and an assist, while Peyton Krebs and Dylan Cozens also scored for the Sabres, who have now won seven of their last nine games. The Sharks, struggling with their third straight loss, honored former captain Joe Thornton, retiring his No. 19 jersey, which added emotional weight to the game. Despite goals from Fabian Zetterlund and Luke Kunin, the Sharks couldn't clinch a win. The game was notably emotional due to the Joe Thornton jersey retirement ceremony, where Thornton's impact and legacy were fondly recalled by teammates and family, providing a poignant backdrop to the competitive hockey matchup.
Edmonton Oilers 6 - 2 New York Rangers
In a commanding performance, Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers with two goals and an assist in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each contributed a goal and an assist as the Oilers rebounded from recent struggles, having gone 1-2-1 in their previous four outings. Vasily Podkolzin kicked off the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Darnell Nurse, returning after a three-game suspension, added a short-handed goal, and goaltender Stuart Skinner made 32 saves. The Rangers' Artemi Panarin scored twice, but it wasn't enough to prevent New York from suffering back-to-back losses for the first time this season. The Oilers dominated early, outshooting the Rangers 21-9 in the first period, and McDavid capped off the win with a slick move and finish past goaltender Jonathan Quick.