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Jacob Trouba scored a goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, contributing to the team's 4-0 lead. The defenseman made it 2-0 when he fired a hard slap shot from the right point with 32.8 seconds left in the second period. The Ducks secured the win in their final game before the Olympic break, marking their ninth victory in 11 games and moving within one point of the Pacific Division lead.
Ross Johnston scored a goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, contributing to the team's 4-0 cushion. His goal came at 13:54 of the third period. The Ducks won their final game before the Olympic break, improving their record to nine wins in 11 games following a previous nine-game losing streak. Anaheim climbed within one point of the Pacific Division lead with the win.
Brandon Bussi earned his sixth consecutive win, improving his season record to 22-3-1, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3. In his second consecutive start, Bussi made 22 saves on 25 shots, including several "high-danger" chances and a diving stop to deny Jake Sanderson late in the game. During his current six-game winning streak, he boasts an exceptional .917 save percentage and 1.80 GAA. The 27-year-old netminder now holds a 15-1-0 record on home ice this season, continuing his magical campaign.
Nikita Kucherov delivered a goal and three assists in a 4-3 overtime win against the Sabres, marking his second consecutive four-point game and third in his last five outings. He extended his point streak to nine games, accumulating 23 points (6 goals, 17 assists) during this run. Kucherov now ranks third in the NHL with 90 points and leads the league in points-per-game (1.80). He also assisted Jake Guentzel's game-winning overtime goal, contributing significantly to the Lightning's victory.
Matias Maccelli tallied two goals on four shots, including a power-play marker during a 5-on-3 advantage, and blocked two shots in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 victory over the Oilers. He has started February strong with three goals in two games, a significant improvement after scoring only twice with six assists in 16 January contests. Maccelli now has 10 goals and 24 points in 46 appearances this season, putting him on pace to challenge his 17-goal total from 2023-24. Toronto heads into the Olympic break with a three-game winning streak.
Cole Sillinger contributed to the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils by springing Mathieu Olivier behind the defense for a highlight-reel breakaway goal in the third period. This assist helped the Blue Jackets secure their sixth straight win and Elvis Merzlikins' first shutout of the season. Sillinger's play was a key factor in breaking the scoreless tie and building momentum for Columbus.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, including a highlight-reel breakaway goal, to power the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. His first goal, sprung by Cole Sillinger, put the Blue Jackets up 2-0 at 12:05 of the third period, and he later added an empty-netter with four minutes remaining. Olivier's performance contributed to the Blue Jackets' sixth consecutive win and Elvis Merzlikins' first shutout of the season.
Dante Fabbro scored his fourth goal of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets in their 3-0 shutout victory over the New Jersey Devils. Fabbro, who had missed the previous six games with a lower-body injury, snapped a wrister from the top of the left circle past Jakob Markstrom at 5:24 into the third period, breaking a scoreless tie. His return and goal contributed to the Blue Jackets' sixth consecutive win, marking a strong comeback performance.
Elvis Merzlikins started in goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the New Jersey Devils, making 23 saves for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory. This win extended the Blue Jackets' winning streak to six games. The 31-year-old netminder has recently taken on a larger workload, posting an impressive 4-1-0 record with a 2.49 GAA in five of the team's last eight games. With Merzlikins playing Tuesday, Jet Greaves is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks.
Mathew Barzal delivered a stellar three-point performance (one goal, two assists) with a plus-4 rating in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime victory against the Penguins. He scored a one-timer to tie the game at 3-3, assisted Ryan Pulock's equalizer, and set up Bo Horvat's game-winning overtime goal. Barzal has been hot, tallying five goals and seven assists over his last nine games, including four multi-point efforts. The 28-year-old forward now has 16 goals and 50 points in 56 appearances this season, aiming to surpass his career high of 23 goals.
Bo Horvat delivered a stellar three-point performance (two goals, one assist) with a plus-5 rating, two hits, and two blocked shots in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime win against the Penguins. He scored the game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime on a breakaway, ending an eight-game scoreless streak. This marks his first multi-point game since December 9th, prior to two lower-body injuries. Since returning from his second injury, Horvat has accumulated five points in seven outings, now boasting 23 goals (including four game-winners) and 38 points in 43 appearances this season.
Bobby McMann added an empty-net goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. His goal helped seal the win, contributing to the Maple Leafs' three-game winning streak as they head into the Olympic break. McMann's late contribution ensured the comfortable margin of victory for Toronto.
Matthew Knies added a goal and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. His offensive contributions helped the Maple Leafs secure their third consecutive win as they head into the Olympic break. Knies's performance was a key part of Toronto's strong finish before the league pause.
John Tavares scored his 20th goal of the season, swiping a shot in from the side of the net on the power play, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. This goal contributed to the Maple Leafs' three-game winning streak as they head into the Olympic break. Tavares's milestone goal was part of a strong offensive performance by Toronto.
Ilya Sorokin, a Vezina Trophy contender, made 31 saves in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime victory against the Penguins. Despite his season record of 18-13-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .916 SV%, and an exceptional January (6-3-0, 2.13 GAA, .931 SV%, 3 shutouts), he allowed a "rare bad goal" from Bryan Rust and was described as having an "average" night. He faced 35 shots and made several critical stops, though he was caught off guard by a sharp-angled shot and had a goal disallowed due to goalie interference.
Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 18, continued his impressive season by scoring his 16th goal and adding an assist in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime victory against the Penguins. He fired a slap shot from the point in the closing seconds of the first period to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead and also contributed an assist on the game-winning goal. Schaefer now has 16 goals and 23 assists this season, showcasing remarkable growth and comfort on the ice since his NHL debut in October, making him a dynamic player.
Ryan Pulock scored a crucial equalizer with just under five minutes left in the third period, tying the game at 4-4 and forcing overtime in the Islanders' 5-4 victory over the Penguins. Pulock, who had been having a "rough night" up to that point, connected on a wrist shot that beat Stuart Skinner cleanly. He also assisted on Matthew Schaefer's goal earlier in the game. His late goal was essential in securing a critical two points for the Islanders before the Olympic break.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis started in net against the high-powered Tampa Bay Lightning, making 31 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss. He faced a tough challenge against Tampa Bay, who rank second in the league with 3.49 goals per game. Ellis, who holds a 7-4-0 record this season with a 3.05 GAA and an .898 save percentage across 12 appearances, was beaten by Jake Guentzel in overtime after Darren Raddysh forced the extra session late in regulation. This was the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back.
Darren Raddysh, a key offensive defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning, forced overtime by scoring with 26 seconds left in regulation against the Buffalo Sabres. He finished the game with a goal and an assist in the 4-3 overtime victory. Raddysh has been averaging more than a point per game and generating shots at a high clip, with 3.8 shots on 7.9 attempts over his last 10 games. He quarterbacked the top power play and saw steady minutes, even with Victor Hedman's return, facing a favorable matchup against the Sabres.
Trevor Zegras recorded an assist on Jamie Drysdale's power-play goal, which proved to be the game-winner in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Zegras's pass set up Drysdale's one-timer, helping the Flyers snap a four-game losing streak. This assist was a key offensive contribution in a much-needed win for Philadelphia.
