02.12.2024
Detroit Red Wings 4 - 5 Vancouver Canucks
In an exciting clash at Little Caesars Arena, Jake DeBrusk's third goal in overtime sealed a 5-4 victory for the Vancouver Canucks over the Detroit Red Wings. DeBrusk's hat trick marked his second career instance, with the first occurring during his time with the Boston Bruins. Kevin Lankinen made history as the first NHL goaltender to win his first 10 road games in a season, surpassing records held by Glenn Hall and Cam Talbot. Elias Pettersson's three assists set up pivotal plays, while Quinn Hughes, assisting thrice, became the Canucks' all-time leading defenseman in assists. Vancouver capitalized on power plays, with DeBrusk scoring twice during a crucial 5-on-3 advantage. Despite goals from Michael Rasmussen and Vladimir Tarasenko giving Detroit a brief lead, Erik Brannstrom's late goal sent the game to overtime. The Red Wings suffered setbacks with Talbot's injury and a loss of momentum, while notable performances from Jonatan Berggren and Alex DeBrincat couldn't secure a win.
Boston Bruins 6 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
The Boston Bruins marked their Centennial celebration with a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden, exactly 100 years after their first NHL game. Key contributions came from Charlie McAvoy and Charlie Coyle, each scoring twice, while David Pastrnak also found the net. Boston extended its point streak against Montreal to 16 games, the longest active streak by one team against another. The event featured a significant pregame ceremony with tributes to legends like Bobby Orr and appearances by franchise greats. Cole Caufield netted two goals for the struggling Canadiens, who have now lost four of their last five games. Pastrnak's goal placed him among an elite group of Europe-born players in NHL history to achieve his scoring record by 700 games.
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 6 Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 at the United Center, extending their point streak to six games. Sean Monahan played a crucial role with a goal and an assist, while Zach Werenski pushed his personal point streak to eight games, setting a franchise record for a defenseman with five goals and 11 assists. Despite Connor Bedard's goal and assist for the Blackhawks, Chicago struggled defensively, with all their goals coming from power plays and coach Luke Richardson expressing disappointment over the team's defensive performance. Elvis Merzlikins made 28 saves for Columbus, while Petr Mrazek had 30 for Chicago. The Blue Jackets' win marks their longest point streak since January 2021, and Dean Evason praised their resilience amidst various adversities, including penalties. The team is missing Yegor Chinakhov due to an upper-body injury but has called up Mikael Pyyhtia from the AHL, though he did not play in this game.
Dallas Stars 3 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
Mason Marchment scored the game-winning goal for the Dallas Stars as they defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 at the American Airlines Center. Marchment's decisive goal came at 12:23 of the third period, breaking a tie after being set up by Thomas Harley, who also assisted on Wyatt Johnston's goal that tied the game 1-1 after Adam Lowry had given Winnipeg an early lead. Roope Hintz added an empty-net goal for Dallas, whose victory marked their fourth in six games. Despite Connor Hellebuyck's strong performance with 28 saves for the Jets, they suffered their third consecutive loss. Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made 26 saves, contributing significantly to the win. Noteworthy achievements included Esa Lindell's 200th NHL point and Neal Pionk's 200th NHL assist, while Winnipeg missed Nikolaj Ehlers due to injury.
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 3 Ottawa Senators
In an exciting shootout victory, the Anaheim Ducks edged the Ottawa Senators 4-3 at Honda Center, marked by Frank Vatrano's standout performance with two goals and an assist. This victory saw Troy Terry matching his NHL career high with three assists, as Lukas Dostal made 28 saves and successfully stopped both shootout attempts. Despite Brady Tkachuk's two goals and a career-high 12 shots for Ottawa, alongside Linus Ullmark's 31 saves, the Senators ultimately fell short. Vatrano's power-play goal and his timely third-period score were critical for Anaheim, with Jackson LaCombe and Trevor Zegras also contributing to the Ducks' scoring efforts. The Senators' resilience was evident as they tied the game multiple times, but Anaheim's strategic play ensured their second win in three games. Notably, Vatrano, who scored 37 goals last season, now has four goals in the past four games, breaking his previous dry spell.