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Arseny Gritsyuk scored 25 seconds into the third period to tie the game for the New Jersey Devils in their 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Gritsyuk's goal was a key moment in the Devils' comeback effort.
Timo Meier scored an empty-net goal in the final minute of play to secure the New Jersey Devils' 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. The goal finalized the scoring in a seesaw battle that saw the Devils overcome a deficit to earn the win.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to help the New Jersey Devils edge the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night. Hischier's second goal of the game at 12:42 of the third period gave the Devils a temporary lead in a highly competitive contest.
Cody Glass scored his career-best 15th goal of the season in the New Jersey Devils' 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Glass beat goaltender Anton Forsberg with a fluttering shot at 7:56 of the first period to help ignite the Devils' offense in the seesaw contest.
In his final season, Kings captain Anze Kopitar made history Saturday by surpassing Marcel Dionne to become the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 1,308 career points. The 38-year-old achieved the milestone by scoring two power-play goals against the Devils, bringing his career totals to 450 goals and 858 assists over 1,505 games. A two-time Stanley Cup winner, Kopitar has played his entire 20-year career with Los Angeles and will retire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Casey Cizikas scored for the New York Islanders in their 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. The win, supported by Cizikas' contribution and 30 saves from David Rittich, marks the Islanders' third victory in their last four games.
Blake Coleman scored for the Calgary Flames in their 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. The goal was part of a third-period push that saw Calgary pull within one, but the team ultimately fell short, slipping to 2-5-1 in their last eight games.
David Rittich made 30 saves to help the New York Islanders secure a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. The win marks the Islanders' third victory in their last four games as they continue to push for points in a tight Eastern Conference playoff race. Rittich's performance was instrumental in holding off a late third-period surge from Calgary.
Andrei Svechnikov recorded a goal and an assist in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Svechnikov opened the scoring just 36 seconds into the game and connected with Sebastian Aho again later in the first period to help the Hurricanes build an early lead.
Jordan Martinook broke a third-period tie to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Martinook's goal, which deflected off Victor Hedman and the post, helped secure the win for coach Rod Brind’Amour in his 600th career game.
Sebastian Aho recorded a goal and an assist in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Aho's performance helped coach Rod Brind’Amour secure his 367th career win in his 600th game behind the bench, setting a new record for wins at the 600-game mark.
Frederik Andersen backstopped the Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, stopping 17 shots. Despite allowing seven goals on 44 shots in his previous two appearances, Andersen has managed to secure wins in both outings. He currently holds a 10-11-5 record for the 2025-26 campaign with a 3.18 GAA and an .872 save percentage.
Noah Laba scored his ninth goal of the season on a power play just 2:41 into Saturday's game, setting the tone for the New York Rangers' 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. Laba's early goal helped the Rangers build an initial lead they would hold for the remainder of the contest. The win is the fourth in a row for the Rangers, who now shift their focus to a Monday night home game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Minnesota Wild rookie Danila Yurov recorded his 10th goal of the season in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. Yurov's third-period tally was the final goal of the game, but the Wild were unable to overcome the deficit despite outshooting the Rangers 42-9 over the final two periods. The loss marks the Wild's second straight defeat and their third in the last four games.
Jaroslav Chmelar scored a goal to help the New York Rangers secure a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Chmelar's contribution helped restore a two-goal lead for New York in the second period, a crucial moment in a game where the Rangers were outshot 48-18. The victory extends the Rangers' winning streak to four games as they look ahead to Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.
Vincent Trocheck scored for the New York Rangers in their 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Trocheck's goal came via a deflection off a Vladislav Gavrikov shot, helping the Rangers maintain their lead despite being significantly outshot by Minnesota. The win marks the Rangers' fourth consecutive victory as they prepare to return home to face the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.
Matt Boldy scored his 38th goal of the season in the Minnesota Wild's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday. The goal, which came on a power play in the second period, marked Boldy's third consecutive game with a goal, tying him with Kirill Kaprizov for the team lead. Despite the effort and a dominant 48-18 shot advantage, the Wild dropped their second straight game and have now lost three of their last four outings.
Vladislav Gavrikov recorded a goal and two assists in the New York Rangers' 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Gavrikov scored his 13th goal of the season late in the first period and played a key role in the Rangers' offensive production, helping the team extend their winning streak to four games. The Rangers, who have now won five of their last six contests, look to continue their success when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.
Igor Shesterkin backstopped the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, stopping 46 of 48 shots. Despite being outshot 48-18, Shesterkin was instrumental in securing the team's fourth consecutive victory. Entering the game with a 21-12-6 record, 2.50 GAA, and .912 save percentage, he successfully weathered a heavy Minnesota offensive surge, including a 21-1 third-period shot disparity, to maintain the Rangers' momentum as they prepare to host Los Angeles on Monday.
Karel Vejmelka is slated to start in goal for Utah at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday. The netminder holds a 30-17-3 record this season with a 2.69 GAA and .897 save percentage. Vejmelka has struggled in his last two appearances, posting an 0-1-1 record with a 3.88 GAA and .849 save percentage. He looks to rebound against a Penguins squad currently missing key forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
