Boston Bruins 3 – 6 Nashville Predators
Recap: The Predators dominated the Bruins with efficient finishing, pulling away in the second period with three unanswered goals. Boston tried to mount a comeback but conceded an empty-netter late.
Star of the Game: Ryan O’Reilly – 2 goals, 1 assist, leading Nashville’s offense.
Buffalo Sabres 2 – 6 San Jose Sharks
Recap: The Sharks stunned Buffalo with an offensive explosion, scoring four consecutive goals after an even first period. The Sabres struggled defensively and couldn’t keep up.
Star of the Game: Tyler Toffoli– 1 goal, 1 assist, driving the Sharks’ attack.
Detroit Red Wings 1 – 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Recap: A tightly contested game saw the Hurricanes edge out the Red Wings, thanks to strong goaltending and capitalizing on defensive mistakes.
Star of the Game: Frederik Andersen – 24 saves, a rock in the net.
Philadelphia Flyers 3 – 6 Calgary Flames
Recap: The Flames overwhelmed the Flyers with their high-speed attack, exploiting defensive lapses to build a comfortable lead.
Star of the Game: Connor Zary – 2 goals, a key playmaker for Calgary.
Tampa Bay Lightning 6 – 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Recap: Tampa Bay crushed Columbus with a dominant second period, scoring four straight goals to put the game out of reach.
Star of the Game: Victor Hedman – 2 goals, 1 assist, leading the charge for the Bay.
New York Islanders 3 – 2 Winnipeg Jets
Recap: The Islanders secured a hard-fought win, capitalizing on Winnipeg’s penalties. A power-play goal in the first period proved decisive.
Star of the Game: Brock Nelson – 1 goal, 1 assist, the difference-maker for New York.
Dallas Stars 4 – 3 New Jersey Devils
Recap: The Stars held off a late Devils push to secure a tight victory, showcasing strong defensive play and efficient finishing.
Star of the Game: Roope Hintz – 1 goal, 2 assists, orchestrating Dallas’ attack.
Colorado Avalanche 4 – 1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Recap: Colorado controlled the game from start to finish, stifling Pittsburgh’s offense and dominating possession.
Star of the Game: Artturi Lehkonen– 2 goals, the driving force for the Avalanche.
Edmonton Oilers 2 – 6 Anaheim Ducks
Recap: Anaheim pulled off a shocking rout of Edmonton, taking advantage of defensive lapses and playing with high intensity.
Star of the Game: Jackson LaCombe – 3 assists, leading Anaheim’s offense.
Seattle Kraken 3 – 4 Minnesota Wild
Recap: The Wild secured a crucial win in a back-and-forth contest, holding off Seattle’s late surge.
Star of the Game: Mats Zuccarello – 1 goal and 1 assist, the game-changer for Minnesota.
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