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Thompson started in net for the Capitals against Boston, recording 20 saves in a 3-1 loss. He allowed the game-winning goal to Viktor Arvidsson on a breakaway in the third period. Entering the contest with a 21-17-4 record, 2.42 GAA, and .913 save percentage, Thompson was looking to rebound from a previous loss to Utah. The Capitals have now dropped three straight games, with their next matchup scheduled against the Bruins on March 14.
Josh Morrissey scored the overtime winner in a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, becoming the highest-scoring defenseman in Winnipeg Jets franchise history with 417 career points. Morrissey, who recently returned from an injury sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, surpassed Dustin Byfuglien for the record. The win extended the Jets' points streak to six games.
Mark Scheifele scored a regulation goal and added two assists in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-2 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Scheifele's multi-point performance was vital in helping the Jets overcome a third-period deficit. The win extended Winnipeg's points streak to six games and saw teammate Josh Morrissey set a new franchise record for points by a defenseman.
Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves to help the Winnipeg Jets secure a 3-2 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Hellebuyck, who holds a 15-16-9 record with a 2.75 GAA this season, has now won three consecutive starts. His steady play in net supported a comeback effort that saw Josh Morrissey score the overtime winner, extending the Jets' points streak to six games.
Nikita Kucherov recorded four assists in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, reaching the 100-point milestone for the season. Kucherov tallied three assists in the first period alone, helping Tampa Bay snap a four-game losing streak. The win keeps the Lightning at the top of the Atlantic Division with 82 points.
Brandon Hagel tallied a goal and an assist to help the Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday. Hagel was a key contributor to a four-goal first period that propelled Tampa Bay to their first win in five games. The victory keeps the Lightning at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Jake Guentzel recorded a goal and an assist in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Guentzel's performance was part of a balanced attack that saw Tampa Bay score four times in the first period, snapping a four-game losing streak and maintaining their lead atop the Atlantic Division.
Ryan McDonagh scored as part of a dominant offensive effort in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. The victory snapped a four-game slide for Tampa Bay, who currently lead the Atlantic Division. McDonagh's contribution helped support a four-goal first period that put the game out of reach for Toronto.
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a goal to help the Tampa Bay Lightning snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. The win, powered by a four-goal first period, keeps Tampa Bay at the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with 82 points.
Veteran forward Corey Perry scored in his debut for the Tampa Bay Lightning during a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Recently reacquired from the Los Angeles Kings, the 40-year-old waived his no-trade clause to rejoin the Lightning, where he previously played from 2021-2023. Perry recorded 11 goals and 17 assists in 50 games for Los Angeles before the trade.
Nick Suzuki scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:33 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Suzuki's one-timer, set up by Juraj Slafkovsky, capped a late rally that salvaged the final game of Montreal's California road trip. The Canadiens continue to lead the league in comeback victories this season.
Jake Evans scored a goal to help the Montreal Canadiens rally for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Evans' contribution was part of a late-game surge that saw Montreal overcome a deficit to salvage the final game of their three-game California road trip. The win marks the Canadiens' NHL-leading 20th comeback victory of the season.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Despite a strong effort, Kuemper allowed the tiebreaking goal to Nick Suzuki with 4:33 remaining in the third period. Kuemper has faced inconsistency recently, allowing at least three goals in four of his last five appearances. The Kings have now lost seven of their last nine games.
Jakub Dobes made 35 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Dobes, who holds a 19-6-4 record this season, rebounded from a difficult outing against San Jose by anchoring a late rally. The win was secured by a late tiebreaker from Nick Suzuki, capping a successful end to the Canadiens' three-game California road trip.
Cole Caufield played a key role in the Canadiens' 4-3 comeback win over the Kings on Saturday, forcing the turnover that led to Nick Suzuki's game-winning goal. Caufield remains the NHL's hottest scorer, having netted 16 goals in his last 14 games. His offensive pressure continues to be the primary catalyst for Montreal as they push for a playoff spot, following a two-goal, three-point effort in Friday's game against Anaheim.
Joey Daccord is expected to start in goal for the Kraken at home against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Daccord enters the contest with an 18-13-5 record, a 2.74 GAA, and a .906 save percentage in 36 appearances this season. He has been in excellent form recently, going 6-1-0 over his last seven outings with a 2.00 GAA and a .934 save percentage, though he faces a hot Ottawa offense.
Linus Ullmark will make his fifth consecutive start for the Senators as they face the Kraken on the road Saturday. The 32-year-old netminder has gone 2-0-2 in his last four appearances, allowing 10 goals on 100 shots. He faces a Seattle team that has struggled offensively, scoring only 11 goals over their last five games, providing a potentially favorable matchup for the veteran goaltender.
Denver Barkey scored a goal midway through the second period to help the Philadelphia Flyers secure a 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Barkey's contribution helped the Flyers erase a deficit and eventually force the game into the shootout, where Trevor Zegras ultimately clinched the victory for Philadelphia.
Trevor Zegras secured a 4-3 victory for the Philadelphia Flyers over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, scoring the decisive goal in the shootout. Zegras continues to demonstrate elite shootout proficiency, improving his career record to 19-for-30. His late-game heroics were instrumental in a contest that saw rookies Alex Bump and Denver Barkey contribute regulation goals, helping the Flyers maintain their push in the standings.
Rickard Rakell scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Rakell's goal early in the second period gave the Penguins a brief 2-1 lead before the Flyers responded. The Penguins, playing without Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, also received goals from Tommy Novak and Erik Karlsson in the narrow defeat.
