Dallas Stars 5-3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas continued their strong form with a confident win over Columbus. The Stars’ offensive depth shined as they controlled the tempo for most of the game. Columbus put up a fight, keeping the game competitive, but defensive lapses cost them in key moments. Dallas’ ability to capitalize on turnovers and execute on special teams proved to be the difference.
Star of the Match: Yevgeni Dadonov – Yevgeni was the offensive leader, scoring twice to guide Dallas to victory.
Florida Panthers 6-3 New York Islanders
Florida’s high-powered offense overwhelmed the Islanders in a dominant performance. The Panthers played aggressive, attacking hockey, consistently pressuring New York’s defense. The Islanders struggled to contain Florida’s top scorers and failed to respond with enough offensive production of their own. The Panthers’ speed and efficiency in front of goal secured a convincing win.
Star of the Match: Aleksander Barkov – Barkov was instrumental, tallying three assists while driving the Panthers’ offence.
New York Rangers 4-2 Vegas Golden Knights
The Rangers delivered a strong home victory, outplaying the Golden Knights in a well-balanced effort. New York’s defense was solid, limiting Vegas’ top forwards while maintaining consistent offensive pressure. The Golden Knights had moments of promise but couldn’t sustain momentum against a disciplined Rangers team.
Star of the Match: Artemi Panarin – Panarin was a key playmaker, scoring once and assisting two another, helping the Rangers control the game.
Utah 1-2 St. Louis Blues
St. Louis edged out Utah in a tightly contested battle. Both teams played a structured game, focusing on defensive responsibility. Utah put up a solid fight but struggled to break through the Blues’ disciplined backline. A late push from Utah wasn’t enough as St. Louis held on to secure a hard-fought win.
Star of the Match: Jordan Binnington – The Blues’ goaltender was excellent, making crucial saves to keep Utah from finding an equalizer.
Vancouver Canucks 2-3 Detroit Red Wings (OT)
Detroit secured an exciting overtime victory against Vancouver in a thrilling matchup. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading scoring opportunities. The Red Wings showed resilience, responding to Vancouver’s pressure and ultimately clinching the win in extra time.
Star of the Match: Alex DeBrincat – Alex was the hero, scoring two goals, one of which was a game-winning goal in OT.
Seattle Kraken 2-3 Calgary Flames
Calgary emerged victorious in a close contest against Seattle. The Flames played with intensity, using their physicality to disrupt Seattle’s offensive rhythm. The Kraken fought hard, keeping the game close until the final minutes, but Calgary’s experience and composure made the difference.
Star of the Match: Yegor Sharangovich– scored one goal and one assist leading the Flames attack with creativity.
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