11.12.2024
New Jersey Devils 1 - 2 Toronto Maple Leafs
In a thrilling overtime match, Auston Matthews secured a 2-1 victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the New Jersey Devils with a breakaway goal at 2:51 into overtime at Prudential Center. Anthony Stolarz, playing in front of 40 friends and family, made an impressive 38 saves, helping Toronto overcome a sluggish performance and a 39-16 shot disadvantage. The Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg scored a crucial short-handed goal in the third period to tie the game, while Ondrej Palat provided the only goal for the Devils. Stolarz's connection to New Jersey added tension to the game, and his clutch performance against his childhood team proved pivotal. Despite their dominance in shots, the Devils couldn't capitalize, marking their second straight loss, while Toronto snapped their two-game losing streak. Notably, the Maple Leafs have now won nine consecutive games at this venue, with both teams battling through significant player returns and losses.
Pittsburgh Penguins 2 - 6 Colorado Avalanche
In a standout performance, Mikko Rantanen notched a hat trick and contributed a total of five points, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Playing his 600th NHL game, Rantanen's hat trick marked the 10th of his career, supported by team captain Nathan MacKinnon, who also tallied five points with one goal and four assists, including his 600th career assist. This win was pivotal for the Avalanche, who have now triumphed in three successive games and four out of five on their recent road trip, enhancing their strong form under coach Jared Bednar. Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen added to the scoreline, while Cody Glass and Michael Bunting scored for the Penguins, the latter coming from a remarkable spinning pass by Erik Karlsson. Despite the loss, Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan emphasized the need for improvement in puck control and territorial advantage. The match also saw Mackenzie Blackwood missing due to illness after a recent trade involving players like Alexander Georgiev. The Avalanche duo of Rantanen and MacKinnon replicated a rare feat of each earning five points in a single game, a repeat of their impressive synergy earlier in the season.
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, thanks to Jalen Chatfield's decisive late third-period goal at the Lenovo Center. Chatfield capitalized on a wrist shot from above the right face-off circle with just 2:39 remaining, emphasizing improving his shooting technique. The Hurricanes, buoyed by goals from Shayne Gostisbehere and Brent Burns, managed to lift themselves after falling behind 2-1 in the second period. Pyotr Kochetkov's 21 saves supported Carolina's robust defense, while the Sharks, despite two goals from Luke Kunin and 25 saves from Vitek Vanecek, extended their losing streak to three games. San Jose's recent acquisition, Nikolai Kovalenko, made a notable impact with three hits and a blocked shot, while Hurricanes' coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledged the difficulty of the win, praising the team's resilience and especially Brent Burns's influential role in the game. However, the victory was tempered by Jack Drury's early departure due to an upper-body injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 5 Philadelphia Flyers
In a game at Nationwide Arena, the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3, powered by Travis Konecny's two goals. Morgan Frost contributed a goal and an assist, while Matvei Michkov tallied two assists, helping the Flyers extend their road unbeaten streak to 5-0-2. Philadelphia's victory was reinforced by Samuel Ersson's 15 saves, despite the Blue Jackets' push with goals from Kent Johnson, Zach Werenski, and Sean Monahan. The game marked the 14th consecutive instance where Columbus allowed a power-play goal, and they struggled against the Flyers' forecheck, leading to their fourth loss in five games. Notably, Michkov continued his five-game point streak, and Werenski, with nine goals, shares the NHL lead for goals by defensemen with Cale Makar.
New York Islanders 1 - 3 Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Adrian Kempe played a crucial role, notching a goal and an assist, while Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson also contributed goals for the Kings, who have just embarked on a seven-game road trip. Despite the Islanders losing six of their last nine games, Anders Lee managed to score their lone goal, marking his 273rd career goal and surpassing John Tavares to become eighth all-time in franchise history. Kings' goalie Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves to fend off the Islanders, who hit the post twice in a valiant effort to equalize. The Islanders' goalie, Ilya Sorokin, kept them competitive with 27 saves, but Anderson sealed the game with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Notably, Anze Kopitar extended his point streak to four games, reinforcing the Kings' offensive strength during their winning run.
Nashville Predators 3 - 4 Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Nashville Predators, marking Nashville's eighth consecutive loss. Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each contributed a goal and an assist, with Huberdeau scoring the decisive power-play goal late in the third period. Nazem Kadri and Brayden Pachal also found the net for the Flames, while Dan Vladar made 17 saves. The Predators, despite two goals from Jonathan Marchessault and a goal from Tommy Novak, couldn't break their losing streak. The game saw notable performances but was marred for Nashville by the injury to defenseman Roman Josi, who left after the first period. This road win provided relief for the Flames, who had lost six of their previous seven games.
Winnipeg Jets 8 - 1 Boston Bruins
In a dominant performance, the Winnipeg Jets cruised to an 8-1 victory against the Boston Bruins at Canada Life Centre. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor led the charge, each contributing three points. Scheifele netted two goals and an assist, while Connor tallied a goal and two assists. Gabriel Vilardi and Nikita Chibrikov, making his season debut, each recorded a goal and an assist, aiding the Jets in securing their impressive win, marking their third in the last four games. Connor Hellebuyck delivered a solid performance in goal with 23 saves. The lone goal for the Bruins, who had previously won four straight, came from David Pastrnak, netting a power-play goal that momentarily narrowed the deficit to 3-1. However, the Jets quickly extinguished any comeback hopes with further scoring bursts in the third period.
Edmonton Oilers 2 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning
Leon Draisaitl led the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, contributing a goal and an assist in the win at Rogers Place. Draisaitl notably became the first NHL player to reach 20 goals this season. Connor McDavid also found the net, with Stuart Skinner making 21 saves to help the Oilers secure their third consecutive win and sixth in their last seven games. For the Lightning, Jake Guentzel scored after capitalizing on a turnover, and Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 23 shots; however, Draisaitl's credited goal, resulting from a rebound off Victor Hedman's skate, proved decisive. The game ended with a disallowed Lightning goal due to a high stick in the final seconds, maintaining Edmonton's narrow lead.
Utah Hockey Club 4 - 5 Minnesota Wild
In an exciting match at Delta Center, the Minnesota Wild secured a 5-4 shootout victory over the Utah Hockey Club, thanks in large part to Marcus Johansson's standout performance with a goal and two assists. The Wild showcased their resilience, with Marco Rossi tying the game 4-4 with just 44 seconds left in regulation off a cross-slot pass from Johansson. Contributions from Kirill Kaprizov and Marat Khusnutdinov, who scored key goals, further highlighted the Wild's offensive prowess. Meanwhile, goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 21 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts to secure the win. For Utah, Clayton Keller shone with two power-play goals, while Karel Vejmelka made an impressive 35 saves, although he faced some tough sequences, including a disallowed goal in the second period following an offside challenge. Despite Utah's resilient effort, highlighted by a go-ahead goal from Juuso Valimaki in the third period, the Wild's late-game heroics and shootout performance clinched their sixth win in the last seven games.
Vancouver Canucks - - - St Louis Blues
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Seattle Kraken - - - Florida Panthers
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