05.03.2025
Boston Bruins 3 - 6 Nashville Predators
In a thrilling game at TD Garden, the Nashville Predators pulled away in the third period to defeat the slumping Boston Bruins 6-3, thanks to standout performances by Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos. O'Reilly netted two goals and contributed an assist, while Stamkos celebrated his 600th NHL assist by scoring a goal and adding two assists, marking his 105th three-point game. Jonathan Marchessault, Tommy Novak, and Mark Jankowski also found the net for the Predators, who snapped their scoring struggles by tallying six goals. Despite efforts from Bruins' Charlie Coyle, Jordan Oesterle, and Morgan Geekie, Boston's struggles continued, as they've now gone 1-5-2 in their last eight games. Coach Joe Sacco acknowledged Boston's execution issues, which allowed Nashville to leverage their resilience and maintain the lead. The Predators' coach Andrew Brunette praised his team's persistence and character, emphasizing that their hard work was finally rewarded.
Buffalo Sabres 2 - 6 San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks surged with four third-period goals to secure a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, snapping an eight-game losing streak with their second consecutive win. William Eklund, Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and Timothy Liljegren each contributed a goal and an assist, while Shakir Mukhamadullin and Jake Walman added two assists each. Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev made 20 saves just a day after stopping 25 shots in a shootout win against Toronto. The Sabres, struggling with their form, have now lost four straight games following a promising stretch. Despite efforts from JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson, Buffalo was outmatched, with coach Lindy Ruff lamenting the team's lack of competitiveness. Notably, Marc-Edouard Vlasic achieved a record for most blocked shots since the NHL began tracking the statistic in 2005-06. Sharks rookies Smith and Macklin Celebrini also reached impressive point milestones, marking a historic performance for the team.
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, handing the Red Wings their third consecutive loss. Jordan Martinook was instrumental for the Hurricanes with a goal and an assist, while Jordan Staal capitalized on a mistake by Detroit's goalie Alex Lyon to extend their lead in the second period. Despite Elmer Soderblom's goal for the Red Wings and Lyon's pivotal saves, including a penalty shot stop against Taylor Hall, the Red Wings couldn't overcome the deficit. This game marked Detroit's first since their outdoor match loss in the 2025 NHL Stadium Series, and it also saw Alex DeBrincat's nine-game point streak end. Frederik Andersen continued his dominant form against Detroit, boasting a 12-1-1 record in his career starts against them. Other notable moments included a last-moment injury scare for Lucas Raymond and a challenging face-off night for the Red Wings.
Tampa Bay Lightning 6 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
In a commanding 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Tampa Bay Lightning were led by Victor Hedman and Jake Guentzel, both contributing two goals and an assist each, while Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, reaching the 90-point mark for the third consecutive season and fifth time in his career. The Lightning quickly set the tone, scoring twice in the opening 1:37, with Mitchell Chaffee opening the scoring just 30 seconds into the game. Despite two goals from Zach Werenski, Columbus struggled to overcome Tampa Bay's dominance. Jonas Johansson made 30 saves, helping the Lightning bounce back after their eight-game winning streak was snapped by Florida. Hedman also achieved a career milestone, surpassing Rob Blake for 20th in points by a defenseman in NHL history. Additionally, Adam Fantilli's assist extended his point streak to six games, while Yegor Chinakhov returned to the Blue Jackets lineup after a lengthy absence due to injury.
Philadelphia Flyers 3 - 6 Calgary Flames
Connor Zary's two-goal performance propelled the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center, ending Calgary's three-game losing streak. Zary, who scored his first goals since January 2 and overcame a 14-game absence due to injury, was instrumental in the Flames' quick 3-0 lead achieved within 1:52 of the first period, marking the fastest four goals in a game this season. Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar each contributed a goal and an assist, while Morgan Frost had two assists. Dustin Wolf was solid in goal, making 26 saves. The Flames capitalized on a potent offense, with noteworthy goals by Yegor Sharangovich and Matt Coronato, and a power-play tally from Weegar, ensuring the victory after Philadelphia had briefly closed the gap. The win featured Calgary's successful penalty kill efforts, maintaining a streak of 14 consecutive kills. The Flyers' five-game point streak was halted despite contributions from Andrei Kuzmenko, Sean Couturier, and Noah Cates, who extended his point streak to four games with six points in that span.
New York Islanders 3 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
The New York Islanders handed the Winnipeg Jets their third consecutive loss with a 3-2 victory at UBS Arena, sparked by Brock Nelson's standout performance, contributing a goal and an assist. Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock also found the net, while goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves. Despite recent struggles, the Islanders remain just three points shy of a wildcard playoff spot, though speculation looms over Nelson and Palmieri’s futures with the trade deadline approaching. The Jets, on the other hand, have hit a scoring slump, managing only four goals over their last three games, despite outplaying in periods, as was evidenced by coach Scott Arniel’s praise for their first-period performance. Notable moments included Nelson becoming the ninth Islander with 20-goal seasons in nine different campaigns, Palmieri's consistent scoring, and Ryan Pulock sealing the win with a deflection goal. Nikolaj Ehlers got the Jets' second goal, and Rasmus Kupari exited the game following a collision. Dylan Samberg missed the match due to family commitments but is set to rejoin the team soon.
Dallas Stars 4 - 3 New Jersey Devils
In a thrilling matchup at the American Airlines Center, Thomas Harley scored a decisive goal with just five seconds left, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Harley's winning wrist shot came through a screen set by Mikael Granlund, who had earlier won a crucial face-off. The Stars initially took control with goals from Wyatt Johnston, Ilya Lyubushkin, and Roope Hintz, but the Devils, led by Nico Hischier and Timo Meier, battled back from a 3-1 deficit. Despite New Jersey's efforts, Harley's last-minute goal sealed their fate, marking Dallas' sixth consecutive home win. The game was marked by strategic errors from the Devils, including a costly icing penalty as the clock counted down. The absence of Jack Hughes, due to injury, was felt by the Devils, while Dallas capitalized on their opportunities, reflecting on strong performances from Hintz and Johnston, the latter extending his point streak to seven games.
Colorado Avalanche 4 - 1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal performance propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena, marking their third consecutive win. Lehkonen opened the scoring, and Casey Mittelstadt secured the lead with a decisive power-play goal late in the third period, assisted by Valeri Nichushkin. Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 17 games with two assists, contributing to the Avalanche's milestone 1,200th regular-season win since relocating from Quebec. Despite the win, coach Jared Bednar criticized the team's puck management. Scott Wedgewood excelled in net with 32 saves. Rickard Rakell scored the lone goal for the struggling Penguins, who have now lost three straight games. Adding to the excitement, Ryan Lindgren made his Colorado debut, impressing with solid defense. Sidney Crosby helped set up Rakell's goal, while Bryan Rust played in his 620th game, moving up in franchise history for the Penguins.
Edmonton Oilers 2 - 6 Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks secured a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, highlighted by a remarkable first period where they scored four goals in 6:41. Mason McTavish starred with two goals, including a rapid second that marked the fastest pair of goals scored by Anaheim this season. Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each provided three assists, while Sam Colangelo and Leo Carlsson added a goal and an assist apiece. Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, helping the Ducks secure their second win in three games. Despite Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each netting one power-play goal and an assist for the Oilers, the team struggled as Calvin Pickard was replaced early after conceding four goals. The Oilers, now with six losses in seven games, saw defenseman Mattias Ekholm leave due to injury in the third period.
Seattle Kraken - - - Minnesota Wild
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