26.11.2024
Tampa Bay Lightning 8 - 2 Colorado Avalanche
In a dominant performance, the Tampa Bay Lightning crushed the Colorado Avalanche 8-2, buoyed by Brandon Hagel's NHL career-high of five assists, which tied the league record with four assists in the first period. Hagel's performance linked him to legendary players Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky in terms of first-period assists. The game saw goals from Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov, Nick Perbix, and Anthony Cirelli, among others, with Andrei Vasilevskiy making 23 saves. Notable moments included Cirelli extending his goal streak to six games and Ivan Ivan scoring twice for Colorado, marking his first multigoal game. The Lightning's offensive versatility was praised by coach Jon Cooper, while Colorado coach Jared Bednar cited poor execution as a factor in their loss. The Avalanche, who were missing Jonathan Drouin, struggled defensively, swapping goaltenders Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev throughout the game.
Florida Panthers 1 - 4 Washington Capitals
In a tightly contested game at Amerant Bank Arena, Jakob Chychrun's decisive goal early in the third period propelled the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the struggling Florida Panthers, handing them their fourth consecutive loss. Chychrun's goal, scored during a 5-on-3 power play, gave the Capitals a crucial 2-1 lead, while Lars Eller and Ivan Miroshnichenko later sealed the win with empty-net goals. Chychrun also contributed two assists, and Eller netted two goals in a performance highlighted by Logan Thompson's 20 saves. Florida's Niko Mikkola opened the scoring, but despite promising spurts, the team struggled to maintain consistency, with Sam Reinhart's 13-game point streak ending. The Capitals demonstrated resilience following game momentum shifts, particularly after losing star player Alex Ovechkin to injury, now boasting seven comeback wins this season, second in the NHL.
New Jersey Devils 5 - 2 Nashville Predators
Nico Hischier netted his first NHL hat trick in the second period, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators at Prudential Center. Breaking a 10-game goal drought, Hischier's natural hat trick propelled the Devils to a commanding 4-1 lead. Erik Haula and Justin Dowling also scored for New Jersey, while Johnathan Kovacevic contributed two assists. Despite an early goal from Filip Forsberg, the Predators struggled, pulling goalie Juuse Saros after he allowed four goals on 30 shots. Zachary L'Heureux scored for Nashville in the third period before leaving the game due to a cross-check by Meier. Hischier's achievement marks him as the fourth Devils player in 15 years to secure a natural hat trick, highlighting his pivotal role on the team. The Devils' disciplined penalty kill stifled Nashville’s power-play, securing their third consecutive win, while Nashville continued to search for consistency amid their recent struggles.
New York Rangers 2 - 5 St Louis Blues
In Jim Montgomery's debut as head coach, the St. Louis Blues defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 at Madison Square Garden, marking their first win there since March 2020. Zack Bolduc scored his first two goals of the season, while Brayden Schenn added a goal and an assist, and Joel Hofer made 27 saves. The Blues capitalized on a wide-open third period to secure the win, with Schenn scoring a breakaway goal early to give them a 3-2 lead. Despite giving up their opening goal streak this season (previously 10-0), the Rangers struggled defensively, allowing the Blues to take advantage and ultimately stretch their lead with Bolduc's second goal and a late empty-netter from Pavel Buchnevich. The game was notable for not only Montgomery's successful debut but also as a wake-up call for the Rangers, who have now lost three consecutive games while allowing a large volume of shots on goal.
Philadelphia Flyers 4 - 5 Vegas Golden Knights
Jack Eichel played a pivotal role as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to a 5-4 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, scoring the only goal in the shootout after contributing a goal and an assist in regulation. The game at Wells Fargo Center saw the Flyers take an early 3-0 lead, but Vegas mounted a comeback with the help of Eichel and Ivan Barbashev, who also had a goal and an assist. Ilya Samsonov made 32 saves for the Golden Knights, who have now won three consecutive games. Morgan Frost and Matvei Michkov were notable performers for the Flyers, with Michkov giving his team a 4-2 lead before Vegas tied it up. Despite the Flyers' strong start and Emil Andrae's first NHL goal in his 16th game, they couldn't hold onto the lead, reflecting coach John Tortorella's assessment of a generally good but incomplete performance. Notably, Vegas is unbeaten this season when scoring four or more goals, now holding an 11-0-0 record in such instances.
Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 4 Dallas Stars
In a thrilling game at the Lenovo Center, Martin Necas scored a crucial power-play goal late in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 6-4 victory over the Dallas Stars. With the score tied at 4-4, Necas's centering pass deflected off Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin's skate and into the net, giving the Hurricanes the lead. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net goal in the final seconds for insurance. Sebastian Aho was a standout performer with a goal and three assists, while Seth Jarvis, returning from injury, contributed a goal and two assists for the Hurricanes. Despite the Stars' strong 5-on-5 play, as noted by their coach Pete DeBoer, their special teams struggled, conceding two power-play goals. Dallas players Tyler Seguin, Mason Marchment, and Miro Heiskanen each had a goal and an assist, but it wasn't enough to prevent the end of Jake Oettinger's five-game winning streak. The victory marked Carolina's eighth consecutive home win.
Ottawa Senators 4 - 3 Calgary Flames
The Ottawa Senators snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory against the Calgary Flames, handing the Flames their first loss after four consecutive wins. Key contributors for the Senators included Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk, each with a goal and an assist, while Cole Reinhardt scored his first NHL goal shortly after being called up from the AHL. The Senators capitalized on their power-play opportunities, scoring twice in nine chances, which proved pivotal, given the Flames' struggle with penalties throughout the game. Despite scoring the opening goal and a late push with Mikael Backlund's goal, the Flames were hindered by a series of penalties, as highlighted by Calgary's coach Ryan Huska, who noted the difficulty of maintaining momentum with frequent penalty kills. Ottawa's resilient performance was underscored by coach Travis Green, who emphasized the team's focus on playing a solid and straightforward game to secure the win.
New York Islanders 2 - 4 Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings achieved an impressive comeback victory against the New York Islanders by scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to secure a 4-2 win at UBS Arena. Lucas Raymond played a pivotal role by netting the go-ahead goal with just over six minutes left in the game after deflecting a Simon Edvinsson shot. Despite an early lead from Anders Lee and a second-period goal by Kyle Palmieri that pushed the Islanders ahead 2-1, the Red Wings remained resilient. Moritz Seider ended a scoring drought with his goal, Dylan Larkin tied the game, and Edvinsson secured the victory with an empty-netter. Goalie Alex Lyon contributed significantly with 27 saves. Notably, Islanders defenseman Isaiah George achieved his first career point, and Detroit's Albert Johansson also earned his first NHL point. Despite their recent struggles, the Islanders are urged by coach Patrick Roy to maintain resilience and commitment.
Minnesota Wild 1 - 4 Winnipeg Jets
In a commanding performance, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 43 saves to lead his team to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite Minnesota's strong first period, outshooting Winnipeg 22-7, Hellebuyck's exceptional play prevented them from capitalizing on their efforts. Alex Iafallo stood out for the Jets, scoring twice, including his 100th NHL goal. Neal Pionk contributed two assists, and Nino Niederreiter added a goal, helping the Jets earn their seventh consecutive win against the Wild. Notably, Hellebuyck's 15-2-0 start to the season tied the NHL record for the fewest games needed to reach 15 wins. The game also saw Jake Middleton score the Wild's sole goal, while Adam Lowry sealed the victory with an empty-net goal. Despite the loss, Wild coach John Hynes found positives to build on for upcoming games.
Anaheim Ducks 2 - 3 Seattle Kraken
In a tightly contested match, Shane Wright led the Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks, contributing a goal and an assist at the Honda Center. Wright, recently a healthy scratch, marked his return with a deflection goal to kick off Seattle's scoring. The Kraken, who had lost five consecutive road games, secured their comeback by scoring twice within the first minute and ten seconds of the third period, with Andre Burakovsky tying the game through an unusual deflection and Brandon Montour sealing the win with a powerful slap shot. Ryker Evans supported with two assists, and Joey Daccord made 21 saves to help Seattle improve their record to 11-10-1. Meanwhile, Trevor Zegras and Frank Vatrano found the net for the Ducks, who saw their four-game point streak (3-0-1) end. In a concerning moment for Anaheim, Leo Carlsson exited due to an upper-body injury following a collision with the net.
San Jose Sharks - - - Los Angeles Kings
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