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Mark Scheifele scored at 2:06 of overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Cole Perfetti forced the extra frame with a late equalizer. Dylan Samberg assisted on Scheifele's winner, marking the Jets' fourth consecutive game going to overtime and their seventh straight home victory over Chicago.
Ryan O'Reilly sustained an injury to his face in the third period of Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets and did not return. Head coach Andrew Brunette expects an update before Thursday's contest. O'Reilly was credited with a goal in the second period when a Columbus player put the puck into his own net. The Predators fell 3-2 to the Blue Jackets, extending their losing streak to three games.
Michael McCarron was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Minnesota Wild for a 2028 second-round pick. The 6-foot-6 center, 30, was a late scratch from Nashville's lineup before the trade. He recorded five goals, 12 points, 86 shots, 165 hits, and 65 blocked shots in 59 games this season. McCarron, who won 52.8% of his faceoffs, will bolster Minnesota's depth and physicality up the middle.
Adam Fantilli opened the scoring for the Columbus Blue Jackets, capping off a tic-tac-toe play to make it 1-0 against the Nashville Predators. His goal contributed to the Blue Jackets' 3-2 victory, which saw them rally in the third period to hand Nashville its third straight loss.
Damon Severson broke a tie with a snap shot from the point through traffic at 6:07 of the third period, securing a 3-2 victory for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Nashville Predators. His game-winning goal helped Columbus open a four-game homestand with a win.
Sean Monahan scored a short-handed goal, tying the game at 2-2 in the third period, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 3-2. This marks his second straight game with a short-handed goal. Monahan's contribution helped the Blue Jackets secure a victory to open their four-game homestand.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied the game at 1-1 with his 13th goal of the season, snapping the puck high inside the far post past Stuart Skinner. His goal came at 5:10 of the first period, setting the stage for the Boston Bruins' 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking their 11th consecutive home win.
Casey Mittelstadt scored his 13th goal of the season, just 50 seconds after Marat Khusnutdinov tied the game, giving the Boston Bruins a 2-1 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He fired in a rebound past a diving Skinner, contributing to the Bruins' 11th consecutive home win.
Erik Karlsson scored just 42 seconds into the game, his fourth goal of the season, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins an early lead against the Boston Bruins. Despite his strong night with 15 shot attempts (six on goal) and hitting a post, the Penguins ultimately fell 2-1. Karlsson's early goal was upheld after a goalie interference challenge.
Stuart Skinner started in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins against Boston, making 26 saves in a 2-1 loss. Despite a strong recent run with a 5-0-2 record and 2.96 GAA over his last seven outings, he conceded two goals within 50 seconds in the first period. Skinner had been undefeated in regulation in his last seven games and is expected to continue splitting the workload with Arturs Silovs.
Jason Zucker scored a goal, helping the Buffalo Sabres secure a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. This win marked the Sabres' fourth straight and improved their record to 25-5-2 in their past 32 games, showcasing a remarkable turnaround for the team.
Owen Power scored a goal, contributing to the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, their fourth straight win. The surging Sabres improved to 25-5-2 in their past 32 games, marking their most wins through 61 games since the 2006-07 season.
Gabe Perreault had the best game of his young career, scoring two goals and adding an assist for a career-best three points in the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. He ignited a third-period rally from a 4-0 deficit, scoring 24 seconds after a teammate's goal and later potting the tying goal. Perreault, who finished with a career-best six shots on goal, now has five goals and 11 points through 27 NHL games. He became the first Rangers rookie 20 or younger to have a three-point period since Alex Kovalev in 1993 and is expected to receive an extended look in a top-six role.
Ben Kindel skated on the first line for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins. He created a nice chance in the third period. This move came as Rickard Rakell's stint as a center ended, highlighting a shift in the team's forward alignment.
Rickard Rakell's stint as a center for the Pittsburgh Penguins has ended, at least for now. This change was noted in the pregame lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins, with Ben Kindel taking a first-line center role.
Kevin Hayes returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins. Despite being a big, strong veteran, Hayes struggled on faceoffs, going 0-for-5. He typically isn't adept at faceoffs, winning only 37.6% of his 101 draws this season.
Blake Lizotte is out with an injury for the Pittsburgh Penguins. His absence was noted in the pregame lineup for Tuesday's match against the Boston Bruins, where Kevin Hayes returned to the lineup.
Dylan Guenther scored his 28th goal of the season in the first period, contributing to the Utah Mammoth's early 2-0 lead in their 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. The Mammoth held off the Capitals in a matchup of teams near the playoff cutoff lines.
Ryan Leonard scored, pulling the Washington Capitals within one goal with 13:29 remaining in their 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Despite his effort, the Capitals were unable to tie the game, falling four points behind a playoff spot.
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored for the Washington Capitals in the final minute of the first period against the Utah Mammoth. Despite his goal and Ryan Leonard also scoring, the Capitals fell 3-2, dropping them four points behind Boston for the second wild card in the East.
