05.01.2025
Washington Capitals 7 - 4 New York Rangers
In an action-packed game, Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd NHL goal, bringing him within 23 goals of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, as the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 7-4. Ovechkin's goal came after the puck deflected off K'Andre Miller's skate, and he also notched an assist, propelling him past Ray Bourque to 12th on the NHL's all-time points list. Washington's Dylan Strome contributed a goal and two assists, while Andrew Mangiapane and Tom Wilson each added a goal and an assist. For the Rangers, Chris Kreider initially gave them the lead, but quick responses and a strong second period allowed the Capitals to secure the win. Logan Thompson made 29 saves for Washington, and Jonathan Quick, aiming for his 400th NHL win, allowed six goals on 27 shots. Despite recent struggles, the Capitals' balanced contribution from the entire lineup highlighted their strength, while the Rangers, who lost five of their last six games, continued to search for consistency.
Winnipeg Jets 2 - 4 Detroit Red Wings
Lucas Raymond's goal and two assists showcased his outstanding contribution as the Detroit Red Wings secured a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, extending their win streak to four. Dylan Larkin's two goals, including one into an empty net, and Moritz Seider's three assists further bolstered Detroit's performance. The Red Wings successfully quelled the Jets’ top-rated power play, going 2-for-2 on penalty kills, an area of focus under new coach Todd McLellan, who has led the team to a 4-1-0 record since taking over. Notable feats included Seider surpassing Nicklas Lidstrom in consecutive games played by a defenseman for the franchise and Larkin tying Ted Lindsay for 11th in Red Wings history for five-game point streaks. Despite the effort, the Jets suffered their third straight defeat, with notable contributions from Patrick Kane and a point by Nikolaj Ehlers who reduced the deficit to 3-2 late in the game.
San Jose Sharks 3 - 2 New Jersey Devils
The San Jose Sharks secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils with Cody Ceci netting the game-winning goal just 25 seconds before the end of regulation at SAP Center. Ceci's decisive one-timer from the blue line, set up by Alexander Wennberg, slipped past Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom to clinch the win. Sharks' Macklin Celebrini and Nikolai Kovalenko also contributed goals, with Celebrini breaking a rookie scoring record. Meanwhile, the Devils' Nico Hischier, who celebrated his 26th birthday with a power-play goal, and Paul Cotter found the net for their team. The Sharks' victory marked their second consecutive win after a challenging streak, while the Devils endured their fourth straight loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs 6 - 4 Boston Bruins
In a thrilling game at Scotiabank Arena, Matthew Knies led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins by achieving his first NHL hat trick and tallying five points. Auston Matthews returned from a six-game absence, contributing a goal and two assists, while Mitch Marner added a goal and four assists, tying Babe Dye for the second-most five-point games in franchise history. For the Bruins, David Pastrnak scored twice but admitted their defensive lapses were costly. The Maple Leafs, who have won three consecutive games, showed resilience by maintaining their play despite being tied multiple times throughout the game. Notably, Jake McCabe scored the first goal from a Toronto defenseman in 17 games, highlighting a shift in their goal-scoring dynamics.
Carolina Hurricanes 0 - 4 Minnesota Wild
Rossi has 4 assists, Wild shut out Hurricanes for 3rd straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. --
Rossi has eight points (three goals, five assists) in a three-game point streak. Minnesota has been without leading scorer
“Everyone brings something different to the line,” Rossi said. “[Boldy] brings the size and a shooting mentality. Me and ‘Zuccie’ are more for passes, but lately I’m scoring more. So today in pregame skate, Zuccie told me I should pass it more, so I tried today."
“Consistency has been the big issue with our group,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We play really well, and then not so good. We’ve got to get a little more to our identity every game.”
The Wild set the tone early in the first period when they held the Hurricanes to one shot during a high-sticking double minor to
“You can gain a lot of momentum off it, or you can put yourself in a hole,” Minnesota defenseman
Minnesota went ahead 1-0 at 13:03 of the first period when Zuccarello took a pass from Rossi and scored on a one-timer from the top of the right face-off circle.
“I like the way we started tonight,” Wild coach John Hynes said. “I thought we had good energy; we were engaged. Details were strong, and we played the style of game we needed to win.”
Eriksson Ek redirected Zuccarello’s snap shot from the point for a power-play goal that made it 2-0 at 11:30 of the second period. Boldy took a stretch pass from Rossi and scored on a breakway for a 3-0 lead at 9:20 of the third period.
Zuccarello scored an empty-net goal with 2:46 remaining for the 4-0 final.
“I thought we played well,” Zuccarello said. “We made plays, we made it hard for them.”
The shutout was the third of the season and ninth in the NHL for Gustavsson.
“Usually they shoot a lot more here, and they’re always getting into your zone with a lot of speed,” Gustavsson said. “It was a fairly quiet night. Maybe they had a little tougher night than usual, and we played very good defensively and blocked a lot of shots.”
NOTES: Zuccarello has 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 40 games against the Hurricanes. … Carolina forward
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 4 St Louis Blues
The Columbus Blue Jackets secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena, highlighted by Dmitri Voronkov's double goal performance and strong assists from Sean Monahan and Ivan Provorov. Columbus saw its lead fluctuate in a wild third period, which featured eight total goals, capped by Mathieu Olivier's empty-net finish. Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko also found the net, with Marchenko achieving a personal best 43 points in the season so far. Zach Werenski extended his impressive home point streak to 15 games, continuing his consistent play. Despite a resilient push from the Blues, including goals from Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn, the Jackets maintained their composure, with Elvis Merzlikins making crucial saves to seal the win. The Blues coach, Jim Montgomery, reflected on missed opportunities despite their strong third-period effort, but ultimately Columbus's playoff ambitions remain palpable as they aim for continual improvement.
Colorado Avalanche 1 - 2 Montreal Canadiens
In a thrilling matchup, the Montreal Canadiens edged past the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in a shootout at Ball Arena, with Cole Caufield scoring the game-tying goal in the third period. Both Caufield and Kirby Dach succeeded in the shootout, while Nick Suzuki assisted on Caufield's goal, contributing to Montreal's recent strong performance of seven wins in their last ten games. Rookie Jakub Dobes was impressive, marking his first career NHL shootout with 22 saves, including a critical stop against Artturi Lehkonen during overtime. On the Avalanche side, Mikko Rantanen's power-play goal in the first period marked his 100th career power-play goal and extended his point streak to 13 games, despite Colorado's six-game winning streak coming to an end. The game saw a standout defensive effort, though low on scoring opportunities, with goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Dobes each making significant saves. Additionally, Dobes became the fifth rookie goaltender in 40 years to win his first two NHL starts for the Canadiens.
Calgary Flames - - - Nashville Predators
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Dallas Stars 3 - 2 Utah Hockey Club
In an exciting overtime showdown, Thomas Harley netted a goal 3:01 into overtime to secure a 3-2 victory for the Dallas Stars against the Utah Hockey Club, marking Dallas' fourth consecutive win and extending their point streak to six games. Matt Duchene played a crucial role, setting up Harley's game-winner after reclaiming his own rebound. Jamie Benn and Oskar Bäck also scored for the Stars, while Jake Oettinger delivered a standout performance with 33 saves. Matias Maccelli was the standout for Utah, breaking a 23-game goal drought with two goals, yet Utah managed only one win in its past seven outings. This game saw noteworthy achievements, with Arttu Hyry earning his first NHL point and Johnston extending his point streak to six games, while Logan Cooley's 12-game road point streak for Utah was snapped.
Los Angeles Kings 2 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning
The Los Angeles Kings secured a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Crypto.com Arena, with Adrian Kempe breaking a third-period tie to extend the Kings' home winning streak to nine games, marking their third-longest in franchise history. Mikey Anderson contributed a goal, and Darcy Kuemper delivered a solid performance with 34 saves, as Los Angeles notched their fourth consecutive win on home ice. Despite a goal from Victor Hedman and 19 saves from Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay faced their second three-game losing streak of the season. The game's highlight saw Kempe scoring the decisive goal at 14:12 of the third period, with an assist from Alex Turcotte after a defensive turnover. Additionally, Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson sustained an upper-body injury in the third period, leaving the ice after a collision with Lightning's Zemgus Girgensons.
Vegas Golden Knights 3 - 1 Buffalo Sabres
In the Vegas Golden Knights' 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at T-Mobile Arena, Jack Eichel led the charge with a goal and an assist. Mark Stone and Tanner Laczynski also found the net for Vegas, with Tanner Pearson contributing two assists. The Golden Knights, boasting a strong record of 27-9-3, have now secured wins in eight of their last nine games. Goalie Adin Hill supported their efforts with 23 saves. Buffalo, struggling to maintain consistency, saw Jason Zucker scoring their sole goal, marking their third consecutive loss. Zucker, who was notable for his recent hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche, extended his road goal streak to five games. Despite 30 saves from James Reimer, the Sabres were unable to overcome the early lead established by Laczynski and the subsequent goals from Stone and Eichel.
Seattle Kraken 2 - 4 Edmonton Oilers
Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to 14 games by scoring a goal and providing an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 at Climate Pledge Arena. The Oilers saw goals from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who scored for the third consecutive game, Vasily Podkolzin, and Jeff Skinner, securing their third straight victory. Podkolzin opened the scoring just 57 seconds into the game, capitalizing on Draisaitl’s assist with a swift one-timer. Skinner added to the lead with a skillful deke and shot, while Nugent-Hopkins further cemented the Oilers' advantage with a one-timed goal. Despite Seattle's late efforts, including goals from Chandler Stephenson and Jaden Schwartz, they could not complete the comeback. Draisaitl sealed the game with an empty-netter near the end, marking the longest point streak of his career, matched only in the 2018-19 season.