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Tuesday, February 3

Carlo's Performance for Maple Leafs Deemed Disappointing Post-Trade

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Brandon Carlo's tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, acquired in a trade from the Boston Bruins, has been described as a disappointment, with the defenseman recording just five points in 33 games this season. The trade, which sent Carlo to Toronto in exchange for Fraser Minten, a 2026 first-round pick (top-five protected), and a 2025 fourth-round pick, is now viewed as a significant win for the Bruins due to Minten's development and the potential lottery pick.

Monday, February 2

Jonathan Drouin Shifts to Center Amid Islanders' Line Overhaul

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Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin shifted to center for the first time this season in Monday's 4-1 loss against the Capitals, skating between Emil Heineman and Simon Holmstrom. This move was part of a drastic change in forward lines following a lethargic effort. Drouin, who has occasionally played center and had a 50.9% faceoff rate prior to Monday, went 4-for-11 on faceoffs in the game. He expressed satisfaction with the position, noting he feels "more free" up the ice.

Troy Stecher Scores as Maple Leafs Secure 4-2 Victory

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Defenseman Troy Stecher scored a goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. This win marked the Maple Leafs' second straight, following a six-game losing streak, and helped them halt an 0-5-1 slide by winning 3-2 in a shootout Saturday at Vancouver. Toronto moved within seven points of the Boston Bruins, who occupy the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, with Stecher's contribution.

William Nylander Leads Maple Leafs with Goal, Two Assists in Win

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William Nylander led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night, scoring on a breakaway just 35 seconds into the game and adding two assists. This performance contributed to the Maple Leafs' second consecutive win, snapping a six-game losing streak. Nylander boasts an impressive career record against Calgary, his birthplace, with 13 goals and 23 assists in 26 games. Toronto is now seven points behind the Bruins for a playoff spot.

Matias Maccelli Scores as Maple Leafs Beat Flames 4-2

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Matias Maccelli scored a goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. This win marked the Maple Leafs' second straight victory, following a six-game losing streak, and helped them halt an 0-5-1 slide by winning 3-2 in a shootout Saturday at Vancouver. Toronto moved within seven points of the Boston Bruins, who occupy the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, with Maccelli's contribution.

Mikhail Sergachev Scores Power-Play Goal in Mammoth's 6-2 Victory

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Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev scored a power-play goal in Monday night's 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His goal contributed to the Mammoth ending a two-game losing streak.

John Marino Contributes Goal, Two Assists in Mammoth's 6-2 Win

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Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino recorded a goal and two assists in Monday night's 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His three-point performance helped the Mammoth end a two-game losing streak.

JJ Peterka Scores 20th Goal of Season in Mammoth's 6-2 Victory

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Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka scored his 20th goal of the season in Monday night's 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His goal contributed to the Mammoth ending a two-game losing streak.

Nick Schmaltz Explodes for Hat Trick, Five Points in Mammoth's 6-2 Win

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Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz delivered a dominant performance on Monday night, recording his second hat trick of the season and adding two assists for a five-point game in a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. This marks his third career NHL hat trick, pushing his season goal total to 22, just one shy of his career high set in 2021-22. Schmaltz scored twice in the first period and completed his hat trick with 7:38 left in the third.

John Gibson Records Fourth Shutout, Powers Red Wings to 2-0 Win

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Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson bounced back from being pulled in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Colorado by stopping all 21 shots for his fourth shutout of the season in Monday's 2-0 victory over the Avalanche. This marks his 28th career shutout and improves his record to 22-11-2, ending Detroit's 0-14-1 skid against Colorado. Gibson's season stats now stand at a 2.68 GAA and .902 save percentage through 35 appearances, with this being his most shutouts since 2017-18.

Lucas Raymond Scores, Adds 41st Assist in Red Wings' 2-0 Shutout Win

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Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond scored his 19th goal of the season into an empty net and recorded his team-leading 41st assist in Monday night's 2-0 shutout victory over the Colorado Avalanche. This performance ended his three-game pointless streak, his longest of the season, and contributed to Detroit's first regulation win over the Avalanche since 2017.

Jason Zucker Scores Game-Winning Power-Play Goal for Sabres

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Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker broke a third-period tie with a power-play goal at 5:31, leading the Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night. This win marked the Sabres' sixth in seven games and propelled them into the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Peyton Krebs Tallies Goal, Two Assists in Sabres' 5-3 Victory

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Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs contributed a goal and two assists in Monday night's 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. His three-point effort helped the Sabres win their sixth game in seven and take over the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Thomas Harley Scores Overtime Winner, Extends Stars' Streak to Five

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Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley scored at 2:05 of overtime, securing a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. His game-winning goal, which came moments after a crucial save by Jake Oettinger, matched the Stars' longest winning streak of the season at five games.

Jake Oettinger Makes 24 Saves, Stars Win 5th Straight in OT

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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger protected the home net against Winnipeg on Monday, stopping 24 shots in a 4-3 overtime victory. He made a crucial pad save on Mark Scheifele's breakaway in overtime, helping the Stars match their longest winning streak of the season at five games. Oettinger has secured wins in his last five outings and holds a 21-10-4 record with a 2.69 GAA, a .900 save percentage, and two shutouts across 35 appearances this season.

Thompson Nets 29th Goal, Extends 'Beast Mode' with 25 Points in 19 Games

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Tage Thompson scored his 29th goal of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over Florida, continuing his exceptional performance since the December break. He has amassed 25 points, including 11 goals, and 67 shots in his last 19 games. Thompson has been remarkably consistent, being held off the scoresheet just four times during this impressive run. Notably, he has recorded one power-play goal and six power-play assists in the same period.

Clay Stevenson Delivers Second Straight Win with 29 Saves for Capitals

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Washington Capitals goaltender Clay Stevenson made 29 saves in Monday's 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders, securing his second consecutive win. Pressed into service due to injuries to Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren, Stevenson has now won both of his starts since rejoining the Capitals, including his first NHL victory on Saturday. This win pulled the Capitals within two points of the Islanders for a playoff spot, and Stevenson stated he is ready for Tuesday's back-to-back game.

Connor Bedard Scores Power-Play Goal, Matches Career High in Blackhawks' Win

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard scored a power-play goal seven minutes into the first period of Monday's 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, marking his third consecutive game with a goal. This tally brought his season total to 23 goals in 43 games, matching his career high from last season. Bedard now has 21 career power-play goals, surpassing Patrick Kane for the most by a Blackhawks player before turning 21.

Connor Murphy Scores in Blackhawks' 6-3 Win Over San Jose

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy scored a goal in Monday night's 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. His contribution helped the Blackhawks snap a five-game losing streak in their final home game before the Olympic break.

Ilya Mikheyev Tallies Goal, Three Assists in Blackhawks' 6-3 Victory

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Ilya Mikheyev contributed a goal and three assists in Monday night's 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. His four-point performance was instrumental in helping the Blackhawks snap a five-game losing streak in their final home game before the Olympic break.