24.03.2025
Chicago Blackhawks 7 - 4 Philadelphia Flyers
Connor Bedard played a pivotal role in breaking the Chicago Blackhawks' seven-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, scoring his 20th goal of the season and adding an assist. Ryan Donato was instrumental with two power-play goals, while Joe Veleno celebrated his first Blackhawks goal alongside an assist. Tyler Bertuzzi contributed a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks, who improved to a 21-41-9 record. The Flyers continued their struggles, extending their winless streak to five games. Notably, Bedard's achievement marks him as the fifth Blackhawks player in the past 20 years to achieve consecutive 20-goal seasons at the start of his career, joining the likes of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Matvei Michkov stood out for the Flyers with two assists, reaching 50 points this season, a milestone not achieved by a Flyers player aged 20 or younger since Simon Gagne in 2000-01. This victory was the first time the Blackhawks scored seven goals in a game since March 2024.
Winnipeg Jets 3 - 5 Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres secured a 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre, preventing the Jets from clinching a playoff spot despite their numerous scoring chances. James Reimer was instrumental in the Sabres' win, making 33 crucial saves, including a spectacular windmill glove save from his backside in the final minutes. Ryan McLeod had an outstanding performance with a goal and three assists, marking his first career four-point game. The Sabres, playing their second game in as many days, showed resilience after an earlier setback against the Minnesota Wild. Other key contributors included Rasmus Dahlin and Tyson Kozak, who both helped build and maintain the team's lead. The win marked a turnaround for the Sabres, who had lost their past two games, while the Jets, despite their valiant effort, lost at home for the first time in nine games.
Florida Panthers 4 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
In an exhilarating matchup, Sam Reinhart led the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amerant Bank Arena with two goals and a decisive shootout win secured by Aleksander Barkov. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental, stopping all three shootout attempts after making 24 saves during the game. Anton Lundell's equalizer with just over five minutes remaining in regulation helped push the game into overtime. Despite a strong performance from Bryan Rust, who scored twice for the Penguins, and Evgeni Malkin's contribution, Pittsburgh could not maintain their lead. Sidney Crosby, making history with his 20th multipoint game of the season, oversaw the Penguins as they fell six points behind the Montreal Canadiens in the wild card race despite outshooting the Panthers 16-4 in the opening period. Notably, Reinhart's power-play expertise shone through, as he continues to trail only Leon Draisaitl in power-play goals since 2020-21.
St Louis Blues 4 - 1 Nashville Predators
The St. Louis Blues secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1 at the Enterprise Center, with Jordan Kyrou notably achieving 30 goals for his third successive season. Kyrou, continuing his impressive form, scored the initial goal, adding to his 11 points over a six-game point streak. Supporting the win, Justin Faulk contributed a goal and an assist, while Robert Thomas delivered three assists, helping the Blues maintain their strong recent record of 13-2-2 in their last 17 games. Filip Forsberg netted the lone goal for Nashville, cutting the lead to 2-1 with a power-play score, but the Blues extended their lead through Faulk in the third period, with Brayden Schenn sealing the game with an empty-netter. St. Louis now sits four points ahead of the Calgary Flames for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. In his NHL debut, St. Louis's Dalibor Dvorsky logged 10:40 of ice time, providing an additional highlight to the team's ongoing success.
Vegas Golden Knights 4 - 2 Tampa Bay Lightning
Ilya Samsonov made 35 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena, securing their third consecutive win. The Golden Knights, bolstered by goals from Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl, Jack Eichel, and Nicolas Hague, maintain their lead in the Pacific Division. The game featured standout performances with Alex Pietrangelo contributing two assists and Eichel extending his home point streak to eight games. Despite Tampa Bay's efforts, including goals from Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov—who hit a milestone with his 350th NHL goal—the Lightning were unable to overcome Vegas' lead. The match also saw Hertl leaving the ice with a potential injury, raising concerns for the team as they await further evaluation.
Anaheim Ducks 2 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes
In a thrilling game against the Anaheim Ducks, Taylor Hall delivered a spectacular performance for the Carolina Hurricanes by scoring a hat trick in the third period, contributing to a 5-2 victory at the Honda Center. This marked Hall's second hat trick of the season and sixth in his NHL career, emphasizing his significant impact as he reminisced about going a decade without one before achieving two this season. The Hurricanes, rebounding from a loss to the Los Angeles Kings, have now secured nine wins out of their last ten games, bolstering their position in the Metropolitan Division. Frederik Andersen was instrumental in goal, with 35 saves that included impressive stops against multiple Ducks players. Despite strong efforts from Ducks players like Alex Killorn and Trevor Zegras, Anaheim struggled to convert on power plays, ending their opportunities with a 0-for-6 record against the NHL's top-ranked penalty-killing team. The Ducks remain 13 points behind the playoff cut-off, while the Hurricanes continue to strengthen their grasp on potential playoff success.
Los Angeles Kings 7 - 2 Boston Bruins
The Los Angeles Kings set a franchise record by extending their home point streak to 14 games with a decisive 7-2 victory over the Boston Bruins at Crypto.com Arena. During this streak, the Kings have posted an 11-0-3 record, including six consecutive wins and victories in eight of their last nine games. Quinton Byfield and Tanner Jeannot each contributed a goal and an assist, while Adrian Kempe, Joel Edmundson, and Brandt Clarke added two assists each to secure the win. Warren Foegele scored his 100th NHL goal during his 500th career game, marking a notable personal milestone. Byfield also scored in his seventh consecutive home game, matching the third-longest such streak in Kings history. The Bruins have struggled recently, extending their winless streak to six games, as Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie were their sole scorers against the Kings.