New York Islanders 2 – 1 Boston Bruins
The Islanders edged out the Bruins in a tightly contested game, winning 2-1. Strong defensive play and key saves from their goaltender allowed New York to hold onto the lead. The Bruins pushed hard in the third period but couldn’t break through.
Star of the Game: Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders) – 38 saves.
Carolina Hurricanes 5 – 2 Buffalo Sabres
Carolina’s offensive power was on full display as they secured a convincing 5-2 win over Buffalo. The Hurricanes capitalized on power plays and dominated puck possession.
Star of the Game: Sebastian Aho (Carolina Hurricanes) – 1 goals, leading the offensive charge.
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 – 2 Detroit Red Wings
Columbus stunned Detroit with a dominant 5-2 victory, taking control early and never letting up. Strong goaltending and an effective forecheck sealed the win.
Star of the Game: James Van Riemsdyk (Columbus Blue Jackets) – 2 goals, playmaker of the night.
Florida Panthers 4 – 3 Edmonton Oilers
In a high-paced game, Florida outlasted Edmonton 4-3. The Oilers fought back late, but Florida’s defensive resilience helped them secure the win.
Star of the Game: Anton Lundell(Florida Panthers) – 1 goal, 2 assists, controlled the game.
Montreal Canadiens 4 – 3 San Jose Sharks (OT)
Montreal secured a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against San Jose. The game went back and forth, with both teams trading goals before Montreal clinched it in extra time.
Star of the Game: Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) – OT game-winner.
Tampa Bay Lightning 3 – 0 Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay blanked Calgary in a dominant 3-0 shutout. Their defense was rock solid, and Andrei Vasilevskiy was unbeatable in net.
Star of the Game: Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay Lightning) – 27-save shutout, impeccable performance.
St. Louis Blues 5 – 2 Washington Capitals
The Blues overwhelmed the Capitals with a commanding 5-2 victory. Their special teams played a key role, converting multiple power plays.
Star of the Game: Philip Broberg (St. Louis Blues) – 2 goals, offensive spark.
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 – 4 Philadelphia Flyers (OT)
A thrilling Pennsylvania rivalry matchup saw the Penguins edge the Flyers 5-4 in overtime. Both teams had their moments, but Pittsburgh found the clutch goal in OT.
Star of the Game: Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) – OT winner, 2 goals, 2 assists.
Nashville Predators 2 – 1 Winnipeg Jets
Nashville secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Winnipeg, relying on disciplined defense and strong goaltending to keep the Jets at bay.
Star of the Game: Juuse Saros (Nashville Predators) – 23 saves, kept the team ahead.
Utah 6 – 1 Minnesota Wild
Utah dominated Minnesota in a lopsided 6-1 victory. Their offensive firepower was too much for the Wild, who struggled to keep up.
Star of the Game: Clayton Keller(Utah) – 1 goal and 4 assists.
Anaheim Ducks 5 – 2 Vancouver Canucks
The Ducks took down the Canucks in a close 5-2 contest, holding onto their lead despite a strong Vancouver push in the final minutes.
Star of the Game: Ryan Strome (Anaheim Ducks) – 1 goal, 2 assists, key offensive presence.
Vegas Golden Knights 7 – 5 Chicago Blackhawks
In a high-scoring shootout, Vegas outgunned Chicago 7-5. Both teams exchanged goals at a rapid pace, but the Golden Knights’ offensive depth proved decisive.
Star of the Game: Ivan Barbashev(Vegas Golden Knights) – 2 goals and 2 assists, unstoppable offense.
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