24.02.2025
Washington Capitals 7 - 3 Edmonton Oilers
Alex Ovechkin's hat trick propelled the Washington Capitals to a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, bringing his career NHL goals to 882, just 13 shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. This hat trick was Ovechkin's 32nd in his career, and he now boasts 29 goals in 41 games this season. Supporting his stellar performance, Dylan Strome contributed a goal and two assists, while Tom Wilson and Jakob Chychrun each added a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who are now unbeaten in regulation in their last eight games. The Oilers' Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to eight games, despite Edmonton's recent struggles, having lost five of their last seven games. The Capitals remain dominant at home, maintaining a 16-game point streak.
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 5 New York Rangers
J.T. Miller scored twice, including a late empty-net goal, as the New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 at PPG Paints Arena. Adam Fox netted the decisive goal midway through the third period, extending his point streak to six games, while Jimmy Vesey added a goal and an assist. Despite Igor Shesterkin's 36 saves, the Rangers were outshot 31-9 in the first two periods, yet managed to claw back for their fourth win in six games. Ryan Shea scored his first two goals of the season for Pittsburgh, and Evgeni Malkin, who now has 44 career goals against the Rangers, added a goal and an assist. The Penguins have lost three straight and struggled despite a strong performance from Shea and the absence of Rangers' Chris Kreider due to injury. Notably, Sidney Crosby maintained his point streak, assisting on Malkin's goal.
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
In a thrilling matchup at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Red Wings edged the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime, with Patrick Kane scoring the decisive goal and recording a total of three points. Despite holding a 4-2 lead in the final three minutes, Detroit allowed the Ducks to level the score, with Cutter Gauthier netting the equalizer in the final minute of regulation. The game was marked by a rapid start for Detroit, who notched three goals in the first 5:06, their fastest effort since 1993. Detroit's comeback win was a recovery from their previous loss to the Minnesota Wild, where they similarly blew a two-goal lead. Alex Lyon's 24 saves and Lucas Raymond's two assists also contributed significantly to stopping the Ducks' four-game winning streak. Anaheim coach Greg Cronin praised Detroit's speed and skill despite the loss, while Red Wings coach Todd McLellan stressed the need for improvement in 6-on-5 situations. Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal's five-game winning streak ended, and Michael Rasmussen left the game injured after a hit from Trevor Zegras.
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 1 Seattle Kraken
Andrei Vasilevskiy was outstanding in goal, making 36 saves to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Amalie Arena. The win marks Tampa Bay's fifth consecutive victory, with significant contributions from Brandon Hagel, who notched a goal and an assist, and Nikita Kucherov, who found the net as well. It was a reunion game for Lightning players returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off, including key figures like Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point, who helped Canada triumph in the tournament. Lightning coach Jon Cooper praised his players' performance in the international setting, highlighting the impact on team morale. Despite a redirection goal from Shane Wright, Seattle was unable to capitalize on multiple opportunities, hindered by Vasilevskiy's stellar performance. Ales Stezka debuted for the Kraken, making 19 saves and showing potential despite the scoreline skewed by Tampa Bay's offensive prowess.
St Louis Blues 3 - 1 Colorado Avalanche
The St. Louis Blues triumphed over the Colorado Avalanche with a 3-1 victory at Enterprise Center, thanks to a dominant second period where Brayden Schenn, Colton Parayko, and Dylan Holloway each netted a goal. Notable performances included Jordan Kyrou and Justin Faulk, each with two assists, while goaltender Jordan Binnington made 28 saves in his return after winning the 4 Nations Face-Off. Although Devon Toews opened the scoring for the Avalanche and reached the milestone of 400 NHL points, his team couldn't maintain their lead. The Blues capitalized on Colorado's faltering energy, with Parayko's go-ahead goal highlighting a strong performance as they thwarted the Avalanche's late push by securing victory and valuable points post-break. Additionally, the Blues celebrated defenseman Ryan Suter's career milestone of 1,500 games.
Nashville Predators 0 - 5 New Jersey Devils
Daws makes 29 saves, Devils blank Predators
NASHVILLE --
“It’s one of the toughest years I’ve been a part of, coming in with so much expectation and just not living up to it,” Nashville forward
“The effort I really liked, for sure,” Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said. “I don’t know that our whole overall game was quite as crisp and smooth quite honestly, but Nashville did a good job and probably won a little more of the territorial battle that we won last night. With that said, the effort was good. Obviously, we just kept adding to our lead throughout. Little things were great tonight. The penalty kill was perfect, power play gets the goal, [Daws] was incredible. All those things add up and you get on the right side of it.”
Hamilton made it 2-0 at 9:14 of the second period with a one-timer from a tight angle in the bottom of the right circle off a pass from Hischier.
“I think they probably outplayed us, and we were the team that scored the goals,” Hamilton said. “Especially in the start, and then we kind of took it over when we started scoring more. But [Daws] was unreal. We gave up some chances, some looks, and they were playing hard. We just capitalized on some chances.”
“I think it was a good play from [Jack and Luke Hughes], and it found its way home,” Casey said. “I don’t know if there’s any tricks to it but just got a lucky shot.”
“We know as a group we’re going to get our looks, get our opportunities as we did tonight,” Predators coach Andrew Brunette said. “We just can’t give it the other way too much, especially with where we’re at on the back end. We’ve got to protect our defensemen, protect our goalie. We didn’t do that enough tonight.”
NOTES: Bratt has 16 points (two goals, 14 assists) during a 10-game point streak. ...
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 5 Toronto Maple Leafs
In a dynamic game at the United Center, Nicholas Robertson scored twice to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Assisted by Max Domi on both goals, Robertson was central to Toronto's success, while Jake McCabe also contributed with a goal and an assist. A milestone moment came for Teuvo Teravainen of the Blackhawks, who marked his 500th NHL point with a power-play goal. Despite Teravainen's efforts, including a crucial lead for Chicago, the Blackhawks continued their losing streak with another defeat. Notably, Robertson and his brother Jason made history as the first duo of siblings since the Bure brothers in 2000 to each score multiple goals on the same day, highlighting an exciting evening for the Robertson family. Joseph Woll was robust in goal for Toronto, with 25 saves, supporting the Maple Leafs' second consecutive win.
New York Islanders 3 - 4 Dallas Stars
In a thrilling encounter at UBS Arena, Jason Robertson scored a hat trick in just 8:40 during the second period, propelling the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders. This performance marked Robertson's first hat trick of the season and his fourth in the NHL. Alongside Robertson, Sam Steel also scored, while Roope Hintz and Matt Duchene contributed two assists each to support the Stars' third consecutive win. Goaltender Jake Oettinger was pivotal, making 34 saves, including a crucial stop on a Ryan Pulock shot, preserving the lead. The game featured intense moments, including a major penalty assessed to Casey Cizikas for an illegal hit that resulted in Lian Bichsel leaving the game injured. Despite their efforts, including a late push with an extra skater while on a power play, the Islanders, who had won six straight home games, could not recover. The match also saw Brock Nelson achieve a milestone, surpassing Pat LaFontaine for eighth in all-time points in Islanders history.
Calgary Flames 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Nazem Kadri's goal and assist propelled the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, halting their three-game losing streak. Despite a less-than-perfect performance, the Flames found the determination to secure the win. Joel Hanley's decisive goal at 13:28 of the third period marked his first of the season and his first NHL game-winner. Kevin Rooney also contributed with his first goal in 24 games. For the struggling Sharks, Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli scored, but it wasn't enough to prevent their fifth consecutive loss. Kadri extended his point streak to six games, and Tyler Toffoli, despite his team's struggles, maintained his personal point streak with a goal and an assist. Connor Zary returned to the Flames' lineup after a 15-game absence, displaying a strong presence with three shots on goal.
Utah Hockey Club 2 - 1 Vancouver Canucks
Dylan Guenther scored the decisive goal late in the third period to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center. Guenther found the back of the net on a power play by redirecting a pass from Nick Schmaltz with less than six minutes left in regulation. Logan Cooley, returning to action after missing several games, tied the game earlier for Utah, while Clayton Keller contributed two assists. Utah's coach, Andre Tourigny, praised his team's mindset and urgency in their tight victory. Meanwhile, Arturs Silovs put in a strong performance with 30 saves for the Canucks, who are on a challenging road trip, having lost the first two matches. Jake DeBrusk initially put Vancouver on the scoreboard, but despite their efforts, they couldn't keep their early lead. The game also marked the debut of Victor Mancini for Vancouver, who played just under 14 minutes following his acquisition from the New York Rangers.