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Alexander Wennberg scored a goal in the San Jose Sharks' 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. His second-period tally came just 25 seconds after Macklin Celebrini's goal, with an assist from Kiefer Sherwood, contributing to a rapid three-goal flurry that gave the Sharks a 5-2 lead. Wennberg's offensive contribution helped San Jose secure their third consecutive win.
Leon Draisaitl delivered a dominant performance, recording two goals on four shots and three assists for a five-point night, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. Draisaitl scored twice in the first period, set up two goals in the third, and assisted on Evan Bouchard's power-play overtime winner, fueling the Oilers' comeback from a 4-2 third-period deficit. This was his highest-scoring game of the season, bringing his totals to 33 goals, 57 assists, and 39 power-play points in 59 appearances.
Gabriel Landeskog scored a goal in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, marking his second straight game with a goal. He connected early in the third period on a one-timer from Nathan MacKinnon, contributing to Colorado's back-to-back sweep of the Southern California clubs.
Scott Wedgewood started in goal for the Colorado Avalanche against the Ducks on Tuesday, making 27 saves in a 5-1 victory. This was his second start in five games since the Olympic break, following a 28-save win last Wednesday. The Ducks had scored 11 goals over their previous three games, but Wedgewood limited them to just one.
Martin Necas scored his 27th goal, a power-play marker, in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. He is having a strong season, ranking Top 15 in the league with 45 assists, including five helpers in his last four games. Necas has 20 assists in 28 road games and is expected to continue contributing offensively against the Ducks.
Yakov Trenin scored a fluky goal at 17:10 of the second period, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-1 lead in their 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He capitalized on a loose puck after driving to the net, helping Minnesota end a two-game slide.
Brock Faber had a goal and an assist in the Minnesota Wild's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored less than four minutes into the game to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. The victory helped Minnesota end a two-game slide and continue its home dominance over Tampa Bay.
Mats Zuccarello had a goal and an assist in the Minnesota Wild's 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. His power-play goal early in the second period made it 2-0, marking the eighth straight game Minnesota has scored with the man advantage. The Wild ended a two-game slide with the win.
Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist in the Minnesota Wild's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. His goal in the third period prompted a brief "U-S-A! U-S-A-!" chant, highlighting his recent gold-medal winning performance. The Wild ended a two-game slide with the victory.
Brady Tkachuk was called for holding on Connor McDavid in overtime, leading to the game-winning power-play goal for the Edmonton Oilers in their 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Tkachuk and Tim Stützle also failed to capitalize on a 2-on-1 rush earlier in overtime. The Senators blew a 4-2 third-period lead.
Evan Bouchard scored his 18th goal of the season on a power play at 1:50 of overtime, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators. With Brady Tkachuk in the penalty box, Bouchard blasted a one-timer from the top of the circle to secure the win after the Oilers rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit.
Connor McDavid drew a crucial holding penalty in overtime against Brady Tkachuk, which led to Evan Bouchard's power-play game-winning goal as the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4. Leon Draisaitl had a five-point night for the Oilers.
Jack Hughes, the U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer, extended his point streak to four games since returning from Milan, recording four assists—one in each game—in that span. In the New Jersey Devils' 5-1 victory over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Hughes' shot that went wide banked right to Dougie Hamilton for a goal. This win further damaged the Panthers' playoff hopes, as they now sit 10 points back of a wild-card spot with 21 games remaining. The Devils dealt a significant blow to Florida's postseason aspirations.
Dougie Hamilton scored a goal and added an assist in the Devils' 5-1 win over the Panthers, extending his shot barrage by clearing his 2.5 shot line in nine consecutive games. His goal came off a bank from Jack Hughes' shot. Hamilton's name has been involved in trade buzz for months, with uncertainty if the Devils can move him before the deadline due to his contract (two years remaining at $9M AAV, $7.4M roster bonus July 1).
Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 33rd goal, which stood as the game-winner in the Sabres' 3-2 victory over Vegas. He was honored in a pre-game ceremony for helping Team USA win an Olympic gold medal, where he scored three goals and an assist. Thompson is on an eight-game, nine-point streak and has been dominant since early December, with points in 28 of his last 33 games (21 goals, 21 assists).
Vincent Trocheck, 32, is reportedly among the most likely elite centers to be traded, with Detroit and Minnesota Wild monitoring the situation. He showcased his two-way ability with Team USA. With the NHL trade deadline approaching on Friday, there's continued buzz around the Rangers center, despite a quiet week, as teams like the Sabres also show interest.
The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Christoffer Sedoff from the Vegas Golden Knights as part of the trade that sent Cole Smith to Vegas. Sedoff, 24, was signed by the Golden Knights in 2023 to a three-year entry-level contract expiring this season. He has yet to play an NHL game, spending three seasons with the Henderson Silver Knights, recording no goals and four assists in 38 games this season.
Cole Smith was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. Smith, 30, played just three seconds in Tuesday's game, signaling an impending trade. He had 10 points (6G, 4A) in 41 games this season and is in the final year of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Dylan Samberg assisted on Mark Scheifele's overtime winner and also scored in the first period, contributing to the Winnipeg Jets' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Jets went to overtime for the fourth consecutive game, securing a crucial two points to kick off an eight-game homestand.
Cole Perfetti forced overtime for the Winnipeg Jets, tying the game 2-2 with just 38.6 seconds remaining in regulation against the Chicago Blackhawks. His late goal, following a second-period line shuffle, allowed Mark Scheifele to score the overtime winner in the Jets' 3-2 victory.
