13.03.2025
Detroit Red Wings 7 - 3 Buffalo Sabres
Patrick Kane delivered a standout performance with two goals and three assists, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 7-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and ending their six-game losing streak. The game was marked by Detroit's three power-play goals and 150 penalty minutes between the teams, including 136 in the third period. Kane's five-point game was his fourth career achievement of this magnitude, tying him for sixth among U.S.-born players. Despite Buffalo taking an early lead through Tage Thompson, who continued his strong record against Detroit, contributions from Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and others ensured a decisive win for the Red Wings. Petr Mrazek, acquired from Chicago, secured his first win for Detroit since 2018, making 23 saves. The Sabres, struggling with losses in seven of their last eight games, saw brief successes from players like Zach Benson, although defensive breakdowns proved costly.
Calgary Flames 3 - 4 Vancouver Canucks
In a thrilling shootout, the Vancouver Canucks clinched a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, with Conor Garland scoring the decisive shootout goal after a game marked by intense back-and-forth action. The Flames, bolstered by two goals from Jonathan Huberdeau and a goal plus an assist from Nazem Kadri, initially held the upper hand, but the Canucks rallied with Elias Pettersson's late third-period goal, leveling the score at 3-3. Pettersson also provided an assist, contributing significantly to the Canucks' first comeback win of the season after trailing at the end of the second period. Celebrating his return, Quinn Hughes played a standout role with a game-high 29:48 on ice and an assist, showcasing resilience as he returned from a lower-body injury. Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves for Vancouver, who snapped a losing streak after two consecutive defeats. For Calgary, Dustin Wolf made 28 saves, and the Flames extended their point streak to five games, despite surrendering the lead. Both teams are in a tight race for a wild card spot in the Western Conference playoffs, each sitting on 71 points, promising a closely contested path to the postseason. Notably, Calgary's captain Mikael Backlund suffered an upper-body injury, and Canucks' Elias Pettersson also made an early exit due to an undisclosed injury, with no updates postgame.
Utah Hockey Club 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
Dylan Guenther shone as the Utah Hockey Club narrowly defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 at Delta Center, with Guenther scoring the game-winning power-play goal at 7:03 of the third period and adding an assist. Jack McBain and Alexander Kerfoot also scored for Utah, with goalie Karel Vejmelka making 19 saves, extending their recent form to 2-0-2 in the last four games. Despite 36 saves from Ville Husso, who made his Ducks debut following a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim couldn't overcome their recent slump, having lost four of their last five games. Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish scored for the Ducks, with the latter tying the game at 2-2 early in the third period before Guenther sealed the victory for Utah.
Seattle Kraken 5 - 4 Montreal Canadiens
In an exciting matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime comeback victory against the Montreal Canadiens, highlighted by Brandon Montour's impressive four-point performance. Montour clinched the win just five seconds into overtime by slipping past the Canadiens' defense and scoring his second goal of the night, marking his fourth point after tallying two assists. Kraken's Matty Beniers forced overtime with a late power-play goal, while Jani Nyman celebrated his NHL debut with his first career goal. Seattle's offensive efforts were complemented by Eeli Tolvanen's goal and Jordan Eberle's three assists. Despite a two-goal day from Juraj Slafkovsky and a goal and an assist from Patrik Laine, Montreal fell short, marking their third loss in four games, with goaltender Jakub Dobes making 30 saves.