15.04.2025
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
In an intense game that went to a shootout, the Montreal Canadiens missed the opportunity to secure their first Stanley Cup Playoff berth since 2021, losing 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks at the Bell Centre. Ivan Demidov, making his NHL debut, had a standout performance with a goal and an assist, becoming the second-youngest player in Canadiens history to score in his debut. Despite his efforts, and a late equalizer from Juraj Slafkovsky, Montreal fell short as Frank Nazar scored the decisive shootout goal for Chicago. The Canadiens, currently holding the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, remain four points ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets with a game in hand. Notably, Lane Hutson broke the record for most points by a rookie defenseman in Canadiens history, marking a significant achievement with his 65th point of the season.
Detroit Red Wings 6 - 4 Dallas Stars
The Detroit Red Wings made an impressive comeback with a 6-4 victory over the Dallas Stars, scoring four times in the third period. Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider were instrumental in the rally, each contributing a goal and two assists in the final period. Jonatan Berggren, playing on the top line in his debut, also scored and assisted, showcasing promising chemistry with Raymond and Dylan Larkin. Detroit managed to overcome Dallas, who were resting some key players ahead of the playoffs, despite losing 20 of 27 face-offs in the second period, a fact highlighted by Assistant Coach Trent Yawney. The Stars' Jamie Benn was poised to score his 400th NHL goal, but the scoring credit was shifted to Lian Bichsel. Patrick Kane marked his 1,300th game with an assist, his 850th in the NHL. The victory was significant for Detroit, as it brought joy to the fans in their last home game of the season.
Florida Panthers 3 - 5 New York Rangers
In an impressive comeback, the New York Rangers rallied from a 3-1 deficit, scoring four consecutive goals to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena. Vincent Trocheck broke a tie with a short-handed goal early in the third period, marking his 800th NHL game with the decisive play. Juuso Parssinen, J.T. Miller, and Matt Rempe each contributed a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who are out of playoff contention. The Panthers' Sam Reinhart scored twice, and Carter Verhaeghe added another goal, but it wasn't enough to maintain their early lead. Despite the loss, Florida clinched third place in the Atlantic Division. Jonathan Quick made 27 saves for the Rangers, securing a morale-boosting win as they faced playoff-bound competition. The game also featured notable moments like Matthew Robertson's NHL debut for New York and Sam Bennett's return from injury for Florida. As the Panthers prepare to visit the Lightning in their regular-season finale, they are still assembling their lineup, with coach Paul Maurice noting the wear on his players from a packed schedule.
Nashville Predators 3 - 7 Utah Hockey Club
Utah Hockey Club triumphed over the Nashville Predators with a decisive 7-3 victory at Bridgestone Arena, extending their point streak to five games. Clayton Keller was pivotal in the win, amassing two goals and two assists, marking him as one of only three NHL players in history to notch 60 assists during an inaugural season, alongside legends Wayne Gretzky and Mike Rogers. Logan Cooley added a goal and two assists, while Alex Kerfoot provided three assists, and Matt Villalta made 27 saves to secure his first NHL win. For Nashville, Ryan O'Reilly managed a goal and an assist, but their efforts were not enough to overcome Utah's offensive output. Despite a promising start with O'Reilly's early goal, the Predators struggled with energy levels, attributed to recent travel, and couldn't regain control, falling to their eighth loss in ten games.
Edmonton Oilers - - - Los Angeles Kings
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Vancouver Canucks 2 - 1 San Jose Sharks
In an exciting overtime victory, the Vancouver Canucks edged past the San Jose Sharks 2-1 at Rogers Arena thanks to a last-minute goal from Jake DeBrusk. DeBrusk seized on a loose puck after a high shot from Brock Boeser, which had bounced off the end boards, clinching the win with only 18 seconds left in overtime. Quinn Hughes assisted on the decisive goal, reaching a milestone by tying Alexander Edler for the franchise lead in points by a defenseman. Linus Karlsson had earlier equalized for the Canucks in the third period, ensuring momentum was with them. Nikita Tolopilo delivered an impressive performance with 15 saves in his NHL debut, helping Vancouver maintain their streak with points in four straight games. For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini, a promising 18-year-old, gave them an initial lead with a skillful power-play goal, marking his 25th goal of the season, which is the most among NHL rookies. Despite the Sharks' efforts, including 35 saves from Alexandar Georgiev, they couldn't avoid extending their winless stretch to ten games.