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Filip Forsberg scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins. The 31-year-old has a power-play tally in three straight games, and his goal Thursday served as the game-winner. Forsberg is up to 28 tallies, 53 points, 196 shots on net, and 107 hits through 62 appearances. He continues to be a key offensive driver for the Predators in his top-six role.
Matthew Wood scored twice, including a shorthanded goal, to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. The 21-year-old also saw time at center, winning six of nine faceoffs, as the team manages roster absences. Wood now has 12 goals and 21 points in 51 games. His performance marked his second career multi-goal game, and he remains an intriguing speculative addition as Nashville pivots toward a youth movement down the stretch.
Kings captain Anze Kopitar reached a major career milestone, playing in his 1,500th NHL game during a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders. He becomes just the 25th player in league history to hit the mark and only the eighth to do so with a single franchise. The veteran center, who is retiring this spring after 20 seasons in Los Angeles, is currently just five points away from passing Marcel Dionne to become the Kings’ all-time career scoring leader.
Artemi Panarin scored his first goal in a Kings uniform and added an assist in a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders, marking the team's first win under interim coach D.J. Smith. Panarin, who recently signed a $22 million extension, also secured his 10th career 20-goal season during the contest. He was instrumental in the win, recording two points and continuing his historical success against the Islanders, now totaling 19 goals and 29 assists in 41 career games against them.
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired 29-year-old winger Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks on trade deadline day. In exchange, Vancouver received a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick. Garland has recorded seven goals and 19 assists for 26 points in 50 games this season. Signed through 2032 at a $6 million AAV, he is expected to serve as a top-six regular for Columbus, with the team banking on his versatility and two-way play to bolster their playoff push.
Isak Rosen was traded to the Winnipeg Jets from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday as part of a package deal that sent defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to Buffalo. The transaction involves multiple players and a second-round pick.
Defenseman Jacob Bryson was traded to the Winnipeg Jets from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday as part of a package deal involving Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn. The move is part of a broader roster adjustment between the two clubs as they navigate the trade deadline.
Adrian Kempe recorded a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday. The victory was the team's first under interim head coach D.J. Smith.
Mikey Anderson recorded a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. His performance was instrumental in securing the team's first win under interim head coach D.J. Smith.
Samuel Helenius scored a goal in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday. The victory was a significant result for the Kings, marking their first win under interim head coach D.J. Smith.
Alex Laferriere contributed a goal to the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. The win marked the club's first victory under interim head coach D.J. Smith and only their second win since January.
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper is expected to start for the Kings against the Islanders on Thursday after missing Monday's game due to an illness. Kuemper, who made 31 saves in a 5-3 victory over New York, holds a 14-12-9 record this season with a 2.68 GAA and .897 save percentage across 37 appearances. His return provides stability for the Kings as they secure their first victory under interim head coach D.J. Smith.
Brady Tkachuk provided the primary assist on Dylan Cozens' game-winning power-play goal in the Ottawa Senators' 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Tkachuk's playmaking helped the Senators move closer to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Shane Pinto scored an empty-net goal to help seal the Ottawa Senators' 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. The win continues the Senators' strong recent form, as they have gone 7-1-2 in their last 10 games.
Dylan Cozens scored a power-play goal 6:33 into the third period to snap a tie and lift the Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Assisted by Brady Tkachuk, Cozens beat Devin Cooley to give the Senators a 2-1 lead. The win keeps Ottawa within four points of the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Devin Cooley started in goal for the Calgary Flames against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, recording 33 saves in a 4-1 loss. Cooley has been effective in limited action this season, posting a 7-6-4 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Despite his performance, the Flames dropped to 31st in the league standings, marking their fourth consecutive winless game.
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle extended his point streak to 11 games with an empty-net goal in a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Stutzle has recorded seven goals and eight assists during this stretch, bringing his season totals to 28 goals and 37 assists. His consistent playmaking has been vital for the Senators, who are currently pushing for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Adam Edstrom returned to the New York Rangers lineup on Thursday after missing 33 consecutive games with a lower-body injury sustained in practice. The 6-foot-7 forward skated on the fourth line alongside Jaroslav Chmelar and Juuso Parssinen, recording 8:24 of ice time in a 6-2 victory over the Maple Leafs. This marked Edstrom's second long-term injury in 10 months, following a previous lower-body surgery. He expressed feeling significantly better after working his way back into game action.
Nick Schmaltz led Utah's offense in a 3-0 victory over Philadelphia, scoring a power-play goal at 1:38 of the second period and assisting on Clayton Keller's goal later in the frame. Schmaltz has been a consistent contributor, now totaling 58 points (24 goals, 34 assists) in 62 games this season. He is nearing his third consecutive 60-point campaign and continues to serve as a primary offensive engine for the team as they push through the final stretch of the regular season.
Jaroslav Chmelar recorded his first career NHL goal during the third period of the New York Rangers' 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. His milestone goal came shortly after Alexis Lafreniere put the Rangers ahead, providing a bright spot for the team at the three-quarter mark of the season. The goal added to the momentum of the Rangers' first regulation win at Madison Square Garden in over three months.
