New York R 8 Philadelphia 3 Final
The Rangers once again obliterate Philadelphia with a smashing win. Mika Zibanejad had a Hat Trick (8,9 and 10) and three assists becoming the first player to have six points in two straight games against a opponent, Adam Fox had a five assist game, Ryan Strome had a goal (11) and three assists, Pavel Buchnevich scored twice (12 and 13), while K’Andre Miller (3) and Filip Chytil (5) each scored for New York. Ryan Strome has a seven game point streak (2G-10A-12P) and Adam Fox has a five game point streak (1G-10A-11P). Igor Shesterkin made 41 saves in his return from injury. New York has a three game winning streak and have a win in five of their last seven games. The only lineup change was for Philadelphia where Sam Morin replaced Erik Gustafson. Sean Couturier (9) and Kevin Hayes (10) each had a goal and assist, Shayne Gostisbehere had two assists, while Claude Giroux (8) also scored for Philadelphia. Carter Hart let in 5 goals on 11 shots before being replaced by Brian Elliott who made 8 saves in relief. Philadelphia is currently on a four game losing streak.
New York R is 5th in the East 15-13-4 record, 34 points, 3 points back of a playoff spot, 32 games played.
Philadelphia is 6th in the East 15-13-4 record, 34 points, 3 points back of a playoff spot, 32 games played.
New York I 4 Boston 3 Final/OT
The Islanders defeat the Bruins in Boston’s return from COVID. Jean Gabriel Pageau had goal (11) and two assists, Anthony Beauvillier had a (5) goal and assist, Nick Leddy had two assists, while Oliver Wahlstrom (9) and Josh Bailey (5) each scored for the Islanders. Oliver Wahlstrom has a five game point streak (4G-2A-6P). Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves in his first start in a week. New York is on a three game winning streak. The only lineup change was for Boston where Jack Ahcan, Oskar Steen, and Jake Debrusk we’re replaced by Jarred Tinordi, Chris Wagner, and Anders Bjork. Anders Bjork had a goal (2) and assist, Charlie Mcavoy had two assists, while Karson Kuhlman (1), and Steven Kampfer (1) also scored for Boston. Tuukka Rask stoped all 6 shots before going down with injury and was replaced by Jarslov Halak who made 17 saves in relief. Boston now has a three game point streak.
New York I is 1st in the East 22-8-4 record, 48 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 34 games played.
Boston is 4th in the East 16-8-5 record, 37 points, 3 points above the playoff line, 29 games played.
Pittsburgh 4 Buffalo 0 Final
Buffalo losses yet again and can’t find footing right now. Sidney Crosby had three assists, Jarred Mccann had two goals (6 and 7), Kris Letang had two assists, while Jake Guentzel (14) and Radim Zohorna (1) who scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game also scored for Pittsburgh. Jake Guentzel (3G-3A-6P) and Brian Rust (2G-3A-5P) each had a five game point streak and Sidney Crosby has a four game point streak (2G-6A-8P). Casey Desmith made 36 saves in his second shutout this season against Buffalo. Pittsburgh has a four game point streak. Each team had lineup changes for Buffalo Steven Fogarty and C.J.Smith replaced Matt Irwin and Rasmus Asplund while Pittsburgh replaced Kasperi Kapanen with Radim Zohorna who played his first NHL game. Buffalo was shutout for a seventh time this year. Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his back to back starts. Buffalo has the longest losing streak since 2004 with losing 16 straight games.
Pittsburgh is 3rd in the East 21-11-2 record, 44 points, 10 points above the playoff line, 34 games played.
Buffalo is 8th in the East 6-22-4 record, 16 points, 21 points back of a playoff spot, 32 games played.
Washington 4 New Jersey 3 Final
Washington outlasts New Jersey to keep up in the race for first in the East. Evgeny Kuznetsov has two goals (4 and 5), Alex Ovechkin had a goal (15) and assist, Daniel Sprong and Justin Schultz each had two assists, while Dimitry Orlov (4) also scored for Washington. John Carlson has a four game point streak (1G-3A-4P). Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves in his third start in the last five games. Washington has won eight of their last nine games. Neither team had any lineup changes. Nick Merkley (2), Miles Wood (10), and Jesper Bratt (3) each scored for New Jersey. Jesper Bratt has a six game point streak (2G-4A-6P). Mackenzie Blackwood made 18 saves in his third consecutive start. New Jersey had only lost twice in their last six games.
Washington is 2nd in the East 21-7-4 record, 46 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 32 games played.
New Jersey is 7th in the East 12-15-4 record, 28 points, 9 points back of a playoff spot, 31 games played.
Toronto 3 Ottawa 2 Final/ OT
Toronto retakes top spot in the North with a much needed win over Ottawa. Ilya Mikheyev (5), Jason Spezza (8) and Justin Holl (2) each scored for Toronto. Jack Campbell made 29 saves in his second consecutive start. Toronto has won back to back games. The only lineup change was for Ottawa as Brayden Coburn in for Christian Wolanin. Connor Brown (7) and Alex Formenton (1) each scored for Ottawa. Anton Forsberg made 38 saves in his first start with Ottawa. Ottawa now has a six game point streak.
Toronto is 1st in the North 21-10-2 record, 44 points, 9 points above the playoff line, 33 games played.
Ottawa is 7th in the North 12-20-4 record, 28 points, 9 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.
Carolina 4 Columbus 3 Final/OT
Carolina gains on Tampa for top spot in the Central with the win. Martin Necas had a goal (7) and assist, while Cedric Paquette (3), Nino Niederiter (14), and Sebastian Aho (14) each scored for Carolina. Dougie Hamilton has a thirteen game point streak the longest in the NHL right now (2G-13A-15P). Alex Nedeljkovic made 33 saves in his fourth start in the last six games. Carolina has a four game point streak. Neither team had any lineup changes. Cam Atkinson had a goal (12) and assist, Seth Jones had two assists, while Zach Wereinski (4) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (12) also scored for Columbus. Jonas Korpisalo made 29 saves in his fourth start in the last five games. Columbus has a point in six of their last seven games.
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Chicago 3 Florida 0 Final
Chicago sweept their two game set with Florida. Patrick Kane (13) and Brandon Hagel (4) each have a goal and assist, while Pius Suter (10) also scored for Chicago. Dominik Kubalik has his six game point streak end but Alex Debrincat now has a four game point streak (1G-3A-4P). Kevin Lankinen made 41 saves and got his second shutout of the year. Chicago now has won back to back games. Each team had lineup changes for Chicago Matthew Highmore replaced Mackenzie Entwistle and Florida took out Brett Connolly and Juho Lammikko and put in Marcus Nutivaara and Eetu Luostarenin. Florida was shutout for the second time this year. Sergei Bobrovsky made 18 saves in his seventh start in the last nine games. Florida has now lost three straight games.
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Nashville 7 Detroit 1 Final
Nashville puts a converted touchdown on Detroit. Rocco Grimaldi had a four goal game (4,5,6 and 7), Roman Josi and Eric Haula each had two assists, while Mathieu Oliver (3), Mikael Granlund (7) and Eeli Tolvanen (8) each scored for Nashville. Roman Josi has a five game point streak (0G-6A-6P). Juuse Saros made 20 saves in his fourth start in the last five games. Nashville has won five of the last six games. The only lineup change was for Detroit where Dennis Cholowski came out and Christian Djoos came in. Bobby Ryan (7) got the lone goal for Detroit. Thomas Griess made 4 saves in 7 shots before being replaced by Calvin Pickard who made 19 saves in relief. Detroit has lost three straight games.
Minnesota 2 St.Louis 0 Final
Minnesota wins thanks to goals from Marcus Johansson and Krill Kaprizov.
Dallas 4 Tampa Bay 3 Final
Dallas survivors a late comeback to defeat Tampa.
Colorado 5 Vegas 1 Final
Colorado ties Vegas for top spot in the West with the victory.
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