30.03.2025
Philadelphia Flyers 7 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
The Philadelphia Flyers secured a 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, with standout performances from Matvei Michkov and Ryan Poehling. Michkov, who is leading rookies with 24 goals, notched two goals for the second consecutive game, while Poehling added two goals and an assist. Noah Cates and Tyson Foerster also made significant contributions with multiple points. The victory marked the Flyers' second straight win under new coach Brad Shaw, following a challenging period where they lost 11 of their previous 12 games. The game featured quick back-and-forth scoring, with Buffalo's Jack Quinn tying the game at two and later giving the Sabres a brief lead. However, the Flyers rallied, ultimately securing the win with Poehling's final goal ensuring a comfortable three-goal margin. Notably, Michkov's rookie goal tally matched Matt Read's 2011-12 record for the Flyers, and after the game, Philadelphia announced signing Karsen Dorwat to an entry-level contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning 5 - 3 New York Islanders
Nikita Kucherov's stellar performance with a goal and three assists led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders, extending his point streak to eight games with 17 points accumulated. Brayden Point added to Tampa's success with two goals, contributing to a sweep of their three-game homestand and tying them with the Florida Panthers for second in the Atlantic Division. Jonas Johansson, a late substitute for Andrei Vasilevskiy, made an impressive 35 saves, particularly in the third period when the Islanders scored three quick goals to tighten the game. Despite the Islanders' resilience and third-period surge, including goals from Ryan Pulock, Marc Gatcomb, and Tony DeAngelo, Tampa retained their lead with Jake Guentzel securing the victory with an empty-net goal. Interesting game notes include Kucherov achieving four points in consecutive games for the sixth time in his career, aligning him with NHL legends like Paul Coffey and Mike Bossy, and surpassing Alex Ovechkin for the fifth-most four-point games by a player born outside North America.
Colorado Avalanche 1 - 2 St Louis Blues
Pavel Buchnevich scored the decisive goal in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, marking their ninth consecutive win. Returning from illness after missing four games, Buchnevich tipped in a shot for the go-ahead goal, assisted by Ryan Suter's point shot that reached him in front. Zack Bolduc also scored, and Robert Thomas contributed two assists, extending the Blues' impressive record to 11-1-1 in their last 13 games. This win helped St. Louis tie with the Minnesota Wild for the first wild card spot in the Western Conference playoffs. Jordan Binnington made 28 saves, while Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon registered a point to extend his home streak to 24 games, despite the team's loss. The Avalanche remain five points behind the Dallas Stars in the Central Division.
Minnesota Wild 2 - 5 New Jersey Devils
Nico Hischier led the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, achieving his second hat trick of the season and setting a personal best with 33 goals in a single campaign. The Devils rebounded strongly after a 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, with additional goals from Paul Cotter and Tomas Tatar, and key contributions from Jesper Bratt, who had two assists. Jacob Markstrom made 22 saves for the Devils, helping them stay in the playoff race. Devastating the Wild, who remain tied with the St. Louis Blues for the first wild card spot in the Western Conference, the Devils came out with a strong determination noted by coach Sheldon Keefe. Minnesota struggled to match their pace as the Devils capitalized on crucial opportunities with Hischier's hat trick marking him as the second Swiss-born player to achieve multiple hat tricks in a season, alongside Timo Meier.
Nashville Predators 1 - 3 Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights secured their sixth straight victory with a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, as Reilly Smith, a recent acquisition from the New York Rangers, netted his first goal for the team to break a tie in the third period. Smith, who had returned to the Golden Knights after a previous six-season stint and a Stanley Cup win in 2023, scored on a power play to put Vegas in the lead. Goaltender Adin Hill, unexpectedly starting due to Ilya Samsonov's injury in warmup, made 23 saves, while Jack Eichel extended his point streak to six games with a goal and an assist. Nashville's Ryan O'Reilly initially put the Predators ahead before Eichel's equalizer, but Vegas successfully challenged for goaltender interference that negated a potential second goal for O'Reilly. Predators' forward Colton Sissons exited early due to injury, adding to the struggles of a team already out of playoff contention.
Ottawa Senators 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
The Ottawa Senators edged out the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in a competitive match, spurred by Ridly Greig’s goal and assist and secured by Linus Ullmark's 29 saves, including 14 in the final period. Drake Batherson and Jake Sanderson also contributed to Ottawa’s scoring, while Shane Pinto provided two assists. Columbus’ Boone Jenner kept up his scoring streak with a fifth goal in four games, while Zach Werenski added two assists. The game's intensity reflected a playoff atmosphere, with Ottawa holding the first wild card slot for the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, maintaining an eight-point lead over Columbus. Ullmark's performance tied him with Joonas Korpisalo for the second-most wins by a goalie in their first season with the Senators, highlighting his impact this season.
Los Angeles Kings 1 - 3 Toronto Maple Leafs
John Tavares scored twice in the third period, including the winning goal with just under eight minutes left, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Tavares extended his goal streak to five games, totaling eight goals. Auston Matthews contributed a short-handed goal and an assist for Toronto, which climbed to the top of the Atlantic Division standings, moving ahead of the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs excelled in special teams, scoring on both the power play and a penalty kill, which Toronto coach Craig Berube noted was key to their win. In contrast, the Kings' impressive 15-game home point streak ended, and they lost at home in regulation for the first time since January 20th. Despite Alex Laferriere putting the Kings ahead early in the second period, Matthews' short-handed goal early in the third, and Tavares' crucial power-play goal shifted the game in Toronto's favor. Toronto also achieved their eighth third-period comeback of the season, highlighting their resilience and defensive strength, especially evident in their ability to block shots and control the game's tempo.
Detroit Red Wings 2 - 1 Boston Bruins
In a tightly contested game at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Red Wings clinched a vital 2-1 victory against the Boston Bruins, largely thanks to Cam Talbot's impressive 20-save performance. Most notably, Talbot made a crucial glove save on Casey Mittelstadt with just 9.8 seconds remaining, securing the win. Marco Kasper and Lucas Raymond, who achieved a career-high 73 points, scored for the Red Wings as they fight for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite outplaying expectations, the Bruins extended their losing streak to eight games, with Morgan Geekie scoring their lone goal. Detroit is now just one point shy of a playoff berth, tied with the New York Islanders at 74 points, while Boston remains six points behind for the wild card, despite a spirited effort.
Edmonton Oilers - - - Calgary Flames
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San Jose Sharks - - - New York Rangers
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Seattle Kraken - - - Dallas Stars
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