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Ben Meyers scored his career-high sixth goal for the Seattle Kraken, contributing to their 2-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Meyers, who recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Kraken, snuck a backhand shot past goalie Frederik Andersen to give Seattle a 2-0 lead midway through the second period. This goal helped the Kraken end Carolina's 12-game point streak.
Seattle defenseman Adam Larsson registered two assists in the Kraken's 2-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. His offensive contributions helped the Kraken end Carolina's impressive 12-game point streak and move into third place in the Pacific Division.
Joey Daccord delivered a superb performance in net for the Seattle Kraken, making 35 saves to secure a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and end their impressive 12-game point streak. Daccord, who was expected to start, has been in strong form, boasting a 5-1-0 record with a 2.17 GAA and .926 save percentage over his last six starts since January 25. This win avenged a previous 3-2 loss to Carolina in January.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph left Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars mid-game due to an upper-body injury and did not return. Head Coach Adam Foote stated Joseph would undergo X-rays, with no immediate update on the injury's severity or his potential return timeline. Joseph, who has one goal and four assists in 23 games this season, played 10:36 minutes before his exit.
Lian Bichsel netted two goals for the Dallas Stars in their commanding 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. His offensive output contributed to the Stars extending their impressive winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Adam Erne scored a goal for the Dallas Stars in their dominant 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His contribution helped the Stars extend their impressive winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Matt Duchene tallied a goal and an assist for the Dallas Stars in their commanding 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His performance helped the Stars extend their winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Colin Blackwell registered a goal and an assist for the Dallas Stars in their decisive 6-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks. His offensive contributions were part of a team effort that extended the Stars' winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Sam Steel tallied two assists for the Dallas Stars as they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-1. This victory extended the Stars' winning streak to a franchise-record nine games, showcasing their dominant form.
Miro Heiskanen contributed two assists for the Dallas Stars in their commanding 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His play helped the Stars extend their impressive winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Jason Robertson recorded a goal and an assist for the Dallas Stars in their dominant 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His offensive contributions helped the Stars extend their winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Ville Koivunen was named AHL Player of the Month for February, registering six goals and 16 points in 11 AHL games, the highest mark in the league for the month. The 22-year-old right wing has 11 goals and 32 points in 27 total AHL games this season and holds a six-game scoring streak. Koivunen, acquired in the Jake Guentzel trade, has also had short NHL stints, recording two goals and 12 points in 35 NHL games. He is just the third WBS player to win this honor.
Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's game in Los Angeles and did not return. He played just three shifts, registering one shot in 3:21 of ice time before exiting. Ross Colton is expected to see increased ice time for the remainder of the contest. The Avalanche are scheduled to play the second half of a back-to-back on Tuesday in Anaheim.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner is reportedly on Frank Seravalli's trade target board as a pending UFA, with the NHL trade deadline approaching this Friday. Acquired from Edmonton in December, Skinner has performed well, winning eight of nine starts before his last two losses, and ranks sixth among all goaltenders in goals saved above expected over the last 10 games. While he could be the best available goalie, the Penguins are unlikely to move him unless they receive an offer of at least a second-round pick plus another asset, preferring to roll with him and Silovs for their playoff push given his extensive playoff experience.
Gabe Perreault fueled the New York Rangers' four-goal comeback against the Blue Jackets, scoring two goals, including the game-tying tally, and assisting on another in the third period. The 20-year-old's efforts helped erase a 4-0 deficit, though the Rangers ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime. This marked Perreault's second multigoal game in his 32 career NHL appearances, bringing his season total to five goals in 27 games. He expressed increasing comfort playing alongside J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad.
Kirill Marchenko delivered the overtime winner, scoring his second goal of the game 1:04 into the extra period to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers. Marchenko also added an assist, helping Columbus snap a two-game skid. The Blue Jackets had initially built a 4-0 lead before the Rangers staged a four-goal comeback to force overtime. Adam Fantilli, Sean Monahan, and Mathiew Olivier also scored for Columbus, while Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves.
Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov scored in the shootout, contributing to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and extending the Flyers' winning streak to three games.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras scored in the shootout, helping the team secure a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and extend their winning streak to three games.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander scored on the team's first shootout attempt and also tied the game with a power-play goal with 2:30 left in regulation, but the Maple Leafs ultimately lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers, extending their losing streak to four games. Head coach Craig Berube adjusted lines, notably pairing Nylander with Auston Matthews.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews failed to convert his shootout attempt in a 3-2 loss to the Flyers, extending the team's losing streak to four games. Matthews has now gone eight games without a goal, his longest drought of the season, spanning four games before the Olympic break and four since his return. Head coach Craig Berube adjusted lines, notably pairing Matthews with William Nylander.
