26.02.2025
Boston Bruins 4 - 5 Toronto Maple Leafs
In an intense and captivating matchup, Mitch Marner scored his second goal of the game in overtime to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The Maple Leafs displayed resilience by overcoming a three-goal deficit, capped by Pontus Holmberg's game-tying goal with just 46 seconds left in regulation. Morgan Rielly contributed a goal and three assists for Toronto, marking his 500th NHL point. Meanwhile, David Pastrnak's outstanding two-goal performance extended his point streak to an NHL career-high 15 games, though the Bruins ultimately suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Despite a strong early lead and a goal from Brad Marchand, Boston couldn't maintain their advantage against the determined Maple Leafs' lineup. Notably, the game saw key performances and milestones, including Pastrnak becoming part of an elite group of Bruins players with a point streak of 15 or more games over the past four decades.
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
The Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 at KeyBank Center, with three consecutive goals in the third period. JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch, and Henri Jokiharju scored for Buffalo, while Dylan Cozens provided three assists. The Sabres dominated the third period, outshooting the Ducks 18-6, and showcased their maturity by maintaining a positive mindset despite trailing. Tuch emphasized the team's contagious energy and relentless pursuit throughout the game. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves for the Sabres, who have now won six of their last seven games. Despite strong goaltending from Lukas Dostal, who made 32 saves, Anaheim couldn't match Buffalo's pace and effort in the final period. Mason McTavish and Leo Carlsson scored for the Ducks on power-play goals, marking their first game with two power-play goals since November 15. Buffalo's comeback marked their first multigoal third-period comeback win of the season and extended their home winning streak to six games, a feat not achieved since November 2018.
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 0 Carolina Hurricanes
Montembeault makes 20 saves, Canadiens shut out Hurricanes
MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens won consecutive games for the first time in a month with a 4-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Bell Centre on Tuesday.
“I think we’re just playing more of a complete game,” Montembeault said. “We played a really solid 60 minutes today. Sorry for the fans, maybe it wasn’t the most exciting game of the year, but we played a really solid game and really simple game. That’s a team that brings a lot of pressure and we did a really good job of getting the puck out of our zone.”
The Canadiens, who defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday, last won consecutive games to cap a run of 25 points (12-3-1) in 16 games from Dec. 17 to Jan. 21.
“I think we’ve played some pretty solid hockey,” Laine said. “Obviously in Ottawa it was a tighter game, but I think we played in a similar way both nights and obviously two wins right away it’s huge for us from where we stand.”
“It’s been a bit of the same story,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “It’s not that we’re giving up a ton but when we do it just seemed to kind of find a way, you know, a couple of weird bounces to start and then you’re behind the eight ball. You’ve got to give them credit, they didn’t give us much. They were doing a nice job of defending when they got the lead.”
Laine made it 2-0 at 17:37 when he tipped
“I feel like whenever I’ve played them throughout my career, they’ve always had a healthy PK,” Laine said. “We try to keep it simple. There were a couple of breakdowns they had and obviously we were able to capitalize, which was nice, which gives us confidence for our power play, and it’ll be a major part for our success, you know, trying to get the PP going in these last 24 games.”
“We’re starting off games down a couple and chasing is never a recipe for success,” Hurricanes captain
NOTES: Canadiens forward
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 1 Edmonton Oilers
The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Amalie Arena, highlighted by key performances from Nikita Kucherov with two assists and Andrei Vasilevskiy with 23 saves. The Lightning's defense has been formidable, conceding only 12 goals during the streak, while Leon Draisaitl continued his scoring prowess for Edmonton, notching a goal to extend his goal streak to six games and point streak to nine. Despite Draisaitl's efforts, the Oilers struggled, losing their fourth consecutive game and being outscored 17-7 since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman, and Nick Paul also contributed to Tampa Bay's scoring, with Hedman capitalizing on a 5-on-3 power play. Notably, Connor McDavid assisted on a Draisaitl goal for the 210th time, moving him up in NHL history for assists on a teammate’s goal, while Kucherov, Hagel, and Paul each continued their own impressive scoring streaks.
Philadelphia Flyers 6 - 1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Bobby Brink shone with a goal and three assists as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1, marking their third consecutive victory. The Flyers scored the last four goals of the game, with strong contributions from Noah Cates, who had two goals and an assist, and Tyson Foerster, who added a goal and two assists. Brink's four-point performance was a personal best, surpassing his previous high of two points in any of his first 122 NHL games. Rasmus Ristolainen initiated the scoring with a goal just 3:56 into the first period, followed by Cates ending his 11-game point drought. The Penguins, who suffered their fourth straight loss amidst being outscored 19-7 in their recent three outings, struggled with puck management, as articulated by coach Mike Sullivan. Samuel Ersson made 23 saves for Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh's Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 32 shots. A notable highlight was the rapid scoring by Cates and Brink, who netted goals 10 seconds apart, reminiscent of the Flyers’ two fastest goals since 2018. The teams are set to face off again in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Washington Capitals 1 - 3 Calgary Flames
Alex Ovechkin scored his 883rd NHL goal during the Washington Capitals' 3-1 defeat to the Calgary Flames, bringing him within 12 goals of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Despite Ovechkin's milestone one-timer goal, which ignited the home crowd, Washington's eight-game point streak ended as Flames players Martin Pospisil, Matt Coronato, and Jonathan Huberdeau found the net. Key to Calgary's victory was Dan Vladar's 26 saves, helping them kick off a six-game road trip with a win. The Capitals, who had not lost in regulation at home since November 23, struggled with their worst first-period performance of the season according to coach Spencer Carbery.
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 4 Dallas Stars
Kirill Marchenko starred with two goals and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 6-4 at Nationwide Arena. Columbus, buoyed by contributions from Ivan Provorov and Adam Fantilli, who each added a goal and assist, extended their winning streak to two games. The Blue Jackets opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the game with Marchenko's goal and never relinquished the lead, despite a competitive Dallas team that was playing its third game in four days. Notable moments included Columbus successfully killing a four-minute penalty and Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson, and Roope Hintz scoring for Dallas, with Robertson continuing his impressive form, tallying his fourth goal in two games. Despite Zach Werenski's impressive home point streak ending, Columbus held firm, aided by Elvis Merzlikins' 19 saves, to secure the victory. The Stars' Matt Duchene and coach Pete DeBoer both acknowledged their struggles against Columbus's speed and competitiveness, while Marchenko celebrated a successful return to form after injury.
New York Islanders 1 - 5 New York Rangers
The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-1 at UBS Arena, led by Jonny Brodzinski's two goals and an assist, marking his first three-point game in the NHL. Urho Vaakanainen also had a standout performance with a goal and two assists. The Rangers banked on a strong start, with Brodzinski and Vaakanainen scoring early in the first period, and maintained their momentum despite injuries to key defensemen K'Andre Miller and Adam Fox. Goalie Igor Shesterkin was a solid presence with 36 saves. The Islanders, who have now lost four consecutive games, struggled to capitalize on their chances, and Ilya Sorokin was replaced by Jakub Skarek after allowing five goals on 11 shots. The game saw J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad continue their point streaks, extending their contribution across recent matches.
St Louis Blues 7 - 2 Seattle Kraken
In a dominant 7-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, the St. Louis Blues showcased a complete team effort, highlighted by Robert Thomas extending his point streak to seven games with a goal and an assist. The win marked the conclusion of a successful homestand, where the Blues secured a 3-1-2 record. Zack Bolduc shone with two goals, while Cam Fowler and Oskar Sundqvist each contributed a goal and two assists. The Blues' offensive explosion included scoring four goals in under seven minutes in the second period. Goalie Jordan Binnington played a crucial role with 25 saves, maintaining a strong 4-0-1 record over his last five starts. Seattle's Joey Daccord allowed five goals before being replaced by Nikke Kokko, who conceded two more in his NHL debut. Despite scoring from Vince Dunn and Jaden Schwartz, the Kraken struggled significantly, with forward Jared McCann describing their performance as "pretty embarrassing." This victory underscores the Blues' relentless approach and organized gameplay, elements that propelled them to dominate a confused and disorganized Seattle side.
Nashville Predators 1 - 4 Florida Panthers
In a commanding 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, Sam Bennett led the Florida Panthers with a goal and an assist at Bridgestone Arena. Aleksander Barkov also contributed with two assists, while Spencer Knight secured the win with 18 saves. The Panthers, now 35-21-3, have won three of their last four games, despite Matthew Tkachuk missing his second consecutive game due to injury. A notable highlight was Justin Sourdif scoring his first NHL goal, assisted by Jesper Boqvist, marking a memorable personal milestone. Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich each added to the scoreboard, with the latter's goal showcasing a slick forehand-to-backhand deke. Michael McCarron scored the Predators' lone goal as they suffered their second consecutive loss, dropping to 20-30-7. The game also saw Roman Josi exit in the third period due to an upper-body injury after a collision with Bennett, which Predators coach Andrew Brunette labeled reckless.
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 Detroit Red Wings
In a thrilling comeback, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 after scoring three unanswered goals at the Xcel Energy Center. Simon Edvinsson was the standout, achieving his first multigoal NHL game with two impressive scores, including the game-winning goal in the third period. Vladimir Tarasenko also contributed a goal, while Alex DeBrincat extended his point streak to seven games with an assist. Despite trailing 2-0 early in the game with goals from Minnesota's Marco Rossi and Jakub Lauko, Detroit displayed resilience, bolstered by Cam Talbot's 22 saves. The victory marked Detroit's ninth win in their last 11 games, improving their season record as they continue their strong run. Minnesota's coach, John Hynes, noted the solid play and structure from his team despite the loss, acknowledging Detroit's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Utah Hockey Club 2 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks
In a tightly contested match at the Delta Center, Lawson Crouse scored the decisive goal with just under eight minutes left in regulation, leading the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Clayton Keller further cemented his position as Utah's top scorer with his 21st goal of the season, helping his team secure their fifth win in the last seven games and bringing their record to 26-24-9. Utah's Karel Vejmelka contributed significantly with 21 saves. Despite Seth Jones giving the Blackhawks an early lead with a power-play goal, they couldn't sustain the momentum, suffering their fourth consecutive loss and seventh in their last eight games. Arvid Soderblom was solid in goal for Chicago with 34 saves, but it wasn't enough to overcome Utah's resilience.