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Teddy Blueger scored one of three goals for the Vancouver Canucks in their 5-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Blueger's goal was part of a second-period offensive push by the Canucks, which saw them surrender three goals to the Devils. He was noted to have lined up opposite Cody Glass at the start of the game. Despite his contribution, the Canucks ultimately fell short in the high-scoring contest.
Connor Hellebuyck is confirmed to start in goal for the Winnipeg Jets against Detroit on Saturday, as reported by Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site. Despite an impressive recent performance, allowing only six goals on 80 shots, Hellebuyck has recorded an 0-1-2 record in his last three outings. His season statistics stand at a 12-13-6 record with a 2.65 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 31 appearances. The opposing Detroit Red Wings are currently tied for 17th in the league, averaging 3.08 goals per game this season.
Ivan Demidov has been a top playmaker for the Montreal Canadiens this season, recording 32 assists. He has tallied three assists in his last three outings, including two helpers in a recent victory against the Minnesota Wild. The 20-year-old Russian has performed well away from the Bell Centre, accumulating 15 assists in 25 road games. He has also tallied an assist in two previous meetings with the Boston Bruins, whom the Canadiens face tonight.
Nikita Kucherov, a top-15 goal scorer with 25 goals this season, is on a hot streak, having scored 12 goals across his last 15 appearances and finding the net in four of his previous seven games. He just scored on Friday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks, and has bagged 16 of his goals on the road. Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning will be in Columbus tonight to face the Blue Jackets, a team he scored against once in three meetings last season.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot, a key player with 19 points this season, is anticipated to have a high shot volume against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. He averages 1.6 shots on goal per game and has exceeded 1.5 shots in his last five home appearances, including two shots against Montreal and three against Vancouver recently. Chabot is expected to register at least two pucks on net in tonight's matchup at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Mitch Marner made his anticipated return to Toronto as his Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Friday. The game, described as one of the biggest of the year, saw Toronto start and end flat despite a second-period push. Marner, a former Maple Leafs teammate, was part of the Golden Knights team that secured the win, with Vegas scoring two late goals in the final frame to seal the victory.
Macklin Celebrini ended a six-game goal drought with two goals on four shots, including a power-play goal, in the Sharks' 3-1 win over the Rangers. The 19-year-old, 2024 No. 1 overall pick, scored his 25th and 26th goals of the season early in the first period (1:09 and 7:37). He now boasts 26 goals, 74 points (22 on power play), 173 shots, and a plus-12 rating in 50 games. He also had five assists during his recent drought.
Cody Glass delivered a standout performance in Friday's 5-4 win over the Canucks, scoring two goals on four shots and adding an assist, along with two blocked shots. This outburst extends his hot streak to six goals and three assists over his last seven games. The 26-year-old center now has 13 goals and 18 points through 40 appearances this season, alongside 72 shots, 29 hits, 21 blocked shots, and 23 PIM. His goals came in the second and third periods.
Lenni Hameenaho scored his first NHL goal for the New Jersey Devils in their 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. He netted the goal on a goalmouth tap-in at 1:41 of the first period. The Devils extended their Western Canada winning streak to three games with this win.
Connor Brown scored a goal for the New Jersey Devils in their 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. His goal came after Teddy Blueger scored short-handed while Conor Garland was serving a double-minor. The Devils extended their Western Canada winning streak to three games with this win.
Nico Hischier scored a goal for the New Jersey Devils in their 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. His goal, along with Cody Glass's, contributed to the Devils' 3-0 lead with goals 40 seconds apart in the second period. The Devils extended their Western Canada winning streak to three games with this win.
Cutter Gauthier had a goal and an assist for the Anaheim Ducks in their 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. He opened the scoring at 1:02 in the first period, breaking down the right side and beating the goalie with a wrist shot. His early goal contributed to the Ducks' 2-0 lead in the first period, as they secured their sixth straight victory following a nine-game losing streak.
Pavel Mintyukov banked in a long empty-netter for the Anaheim Ducks in their 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. His goal helped seal the Ducks' sixth straight victory following a nine-game losing streak.
Ryan Poehling scored a short-handed goal for the Anaheim Ducks in their 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. He connected with the Ducks a man down with 4:36 left in the first period, racing down the left side and avoiding the goalie's poke-check. His goal contributed to the Ducks' 2-0 lead in the first period, as they secured their sixth straight victory.
Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal for the Anaheim Ducks in their 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. He countered a Seattle goal 2:05 later in the second period, scoring off a rebound for his 16th goal of the season. The Ducks secured their sixth straight victory following a nine-game losing streak.
Lukas Dostal started in goal for the Anaheim Ducks against Seattle on Friday, making 21 saves in a 4-2 victory. This extends his personal win streak to five games, contributing to the Ducks' sixth consecutive win after a nine-game losing streak. Before this game, he had stopped 109 of 116 shots for a .940 save percentage over his previous four starts. His overall season record now stands at 18-12-2, with a 3.04 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 34 appearances.
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is dealing with whiplash following a hit late in Friday's game against the Flames, as reported by Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. He is considered day-to-day and will be checked on Saturday ahead of the team's game in Edmonton. The 27-year-old is questionable for Saturday's contest, and if he's unable to play, Declan Chisholm or Dylan Mcilrath are potential replacements. This update indicates a short-term absence for the blueliner.
Aliaksei Protas scored the tie-breaking goal for the Washington Capitals in their 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night. He broke the tie at 7:35 of the third period, firing the puck into an open net after a rebound squirted out from a save by Devin Cooley, helping the Capitals end a four-game losing streak.
Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goal drought, scoring for the Washington Capitals in their 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night. He tied the game at 1-1 at 6:33 of the second period, with the puck deflecting off a defender's leg onto his stick. This was his first goal since March 18, 2024, and his 10th career goal.
Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in their 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night, helping to end a four-game losing streak for the team.
