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Leo Carlsson recorded a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. Carlsson scored his 21st goal of the season early in the third period off a 2-on-1 pass from Chris Kreider. The Ducks have now won seven of their last eight games, with Carlsson playing a key role in the team's offensive production during this stretch.
Alex Killorn scored in the sixth round of the shootout to secure a 6-5 comeback victory for the Anaheim Ducks over the Montreal Canadiens. The win was the team's 19th comeback victory of the season, tying them for the NHL lead. Anaheim improved to 8-0 in shootouts this year, with Killorn's clutch effort sealing the result after a back-and-forth regulation period.
Martin Necas tallied a goal and three assists in regulation before scoring the victory-clinching goal in the shootout to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Necas' performance was instrumental in ending Dallas' 10-game winning streak. The win helped the Avalanche maintain their position as the NHL's top team, now holding a seven-point lead over the Stars in the Central Division.
Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars saw their franchise-record 10-game winning streak snapped in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Benn, who had scored earlier in the game, missed an open net with just over a minute remaining in regulation, a pivotal moment that preceded Valeri Nichushkin's game-tying goal for Colorado. The Stars remain second in the NHL with 86 points.
Valeri Nichushkin was the hero in Colorado's 5-4 shootout win over Dallas, scoring the game-tying goal with 13.2 seconds left in regulation and adding a shootout goal. His 13th goal of the season capped a massive comeback from a four-goal deficit, helping the Avalanche extend their lead atop the NHL standings to seven points over the Stars. Nichushkin had earlier hit both posts in the third period before finally finding the back of the net to force overtime.
Brock Boeser led the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, scoring the go-ahead goal at 2:40 of the third period and adding an empty-netter. Boeser's performance was instrumental in ending Vancouver's seven-game losing streak. The win marks a rare bright spot for the NHL-worst Canucks, who had previously lost 10 of their last 11 games before Friday's offensive outburst.
Linus Karlsson provided a crucial cross-ice feed that led to Brock Boeser's go-ahead goal at 2:40 of the third period in Vancouver's 6-3 win over Chicago on Friday. The play, which ramped up off the goaltender's stick, proved to be the turning point as the Canucks ended a seven-game losing skid. Karlsson's contribution was vital in helping Vancouver secure their first win since January 29.
Max Sasson contributed to the Vancouver Canucks' 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, scoring an empty-net goal to help seal the win. The victory snapped a seven-game losing streak for the Canucks, their first win since January 29. Sasson's late-game effort helped Vancouver overcome a back-and-forth contest, marking a significant turnaround for the team after losing 10 of their previous 11 games.
Arvid Soderblom started in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, making 16 saves in a 6-3 defeat. Despite coming off a 22-save shutout in his previous outing, Soderblom allowed goals to Brock Boeser, Max Sasson, and others as Chicago dropped its fourth game in five outings. The loss marks a difficult night for the 26-year-old netminder as the Blackhawks continue to navigate a post-Olympic break slump.
Shayne Gostisbehere did not finish Friday's game against the Oilers due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman, who has struggled with injuries throughout the season, recorded a goal in 4:01 of ice time before his departure. His availability for Saturday's game against the Flames remains uncertain. If Gostisbehere is unable to play, Mike Reilly is expected to draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
Detroit captain Dylan Larkin sustained an apparent lower-body injury during the third period of Friday's 3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Larkin fell awkwardly while skating in the Florida zone, appearing to do the splits, and was forced to leave the game. While he requires further evaluation, initial reports suggest he may have avoided a long-term injury. The team expects to provide additional updates before Sunday's road game against the New Jersey Devils.
Roope Hintz's return to the lineup was short-lived as he exited Friday's game against Colorado with a lower-body injury following a collision with Nathan MacKinnon. Hintz had just been cleared to return after missing four games due to an illness. Before his absence, he was productive with a goal and seven assists in eight games. The 29-year-old's status for Sunday's game against the Blackhawks is now in question, with the injury potentially being more concerning than his recent illness.
Matthew Tkachuk recorded his sixth career hat trick to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, snapping a four-game losing streak. Tkachuk scored the game's opening goal, added a power-play redirection in the third, and sealed the win with an empty-netter. He now has eight goals in 16 games this season since returning from offseason surgery. Sergei Bobrovsky supported the effort with 27 saves in the win.
Nicolas Roy joins the Colorado Avalanche as part of the team's aggressive push to bolster their center depth ahead of the postseason. Following the acquisition of Nazem Kadri, Colorado now features a deep rotation at the position including Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Kadri, and Roy. The move reflects Colorado's commitment to strengthening their roster for a deep playoff run.
In a major deadline move, the Calgary Flames traded 35-year-old center Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado sent Victor Olofsson, prospect Max Curran, and conditional draft picks to Calgary, who retained 20% of Kadri's salary. Kadri, who helped Colorado win the 2022 Stanley Cup, has 12 goals and 41 points in 61 games this season. He is expected to bolster Colorado's roster for the postseason, potentially serving as a third-line center alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson.
The NHL suspended Evgeni Malkin for five games following a dangerous slash to the head of Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game. Malkin, who was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct, will forfeit $158,854.15 in salary and remain ineligible until March 16 against Colorado. This suspension is a major blow to the Penguins, who are already playing without captain Sidney Crosby. Malkin has recorded 13 goals and 47 points in 46 games this season.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin appears to have avoided a long-term injury after being struck in the head and neck by a dangerous slash from Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin on Thursday. While Dahlin is recovering, the incident resulted in a five-game suspension for Malkin. Amidst the aftermath, Dahlin expressed excitement as the Sabres, currently leading the Atlantic Division, transition into buyers at the trade deadline to bolster their roster for a deep playoff push.
Filip Gustavsson will start in goal for the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Gustavsson has been in excellent form, securing five wins in his last six appearances with a .927 save percentage. The Wild are increasingly leaning on him as their primary starter, placing him ahead of Jesper Wallstedt on the depth chart. Despite a challenging matchup, his recent performance suggests he remains a reliable option for Minnesota.
Jordan Binnington will draw the start for the St. Louis Blues against the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The Blues face a difficult situation with only five defensemen dressed for the contest following the trade of Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko's back injury. Binnington enters the game looking to snap an eight-game losing streak, during which he has recorded an .844 save percentage. He will need a strong performance to keep the shorthanded Blues competitive.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward prospect Ville Koivunen from the AHL on an emergency basis to address scoring depth issues following Evgeni Malkin's suspension and Sidney Crosby's ongoing injury recovery. Koivunen, 22, was recently named AHL Player of the Month for February after recording 16 points in 11 games. He has two goals and seven points in 27 NHL games this season and is expected to slot into the lineup for the upcoming weekend series.
