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Taylor Ward scored his first goal of the season for the Los Angeles Kings in their 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Ward put the Kings back ahead early in the second period, banking in a skittering shot off Jonathan Quick’s far post. His offensive contribution helped the Kings snap a four-game skid and secure a much-needed win.
Andrei Kuzmenko found the back of the net for the Los Angeles Kings in their 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Kuzmenko extended the Kings' lead to 4-2 in the second period by backhanding a rebound off a Kevin Fiala shot. This marked Kuzmenko's 10th goal of the season and his first since January 5, contributing to the Kings snapping a four-game losing streak.
Brandon Hagel delivered a standout performance for the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring two goals and adding an assist in a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. His two goals brought his season total to 25, surpassing Nikita Kucherov for the team lead. Hagel has been on a tear, accumulating 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in his last 10 games, including a modest three-game, five-point streak. He now sits third on the Bolts' scoring list with 46 points (25 goals, 21 assists) and leads the team in goals and game-winning goals (six).
Stuart Skinner's strong play has led to calls for him to receive more starts for the Pittsburgh Penguins, potentially moving away from a goalie rotation. Since being acquired in December, Skinner has won five of his last six starts and boasts a .923 save percentage for January, his best month of the season. His performance has contributed to the Edmonton Oilers' decision to solidify a goaltending tandem with him and Tristan Jarry, leading to the likely reassignment of veteran Calvin Pickard to the AHL. Skinner's calming presence and confidence are noted as key factors.
Nikita Kucherov recorded two assists in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, bringing his season total to 48 assists and 72 points. He is currently tied for third in the league in points. Brandon Hagel recently surpassed him for the team lead in goals, reaching 25. Kucherov's contributions helped the Lightning extend their impressive 14-game point streak.
Jake Guentzel recorded a goal and an assist in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. His offensive contribution helped the Lightning extend their impressive 14-game point streak. Guentzel's goal came 1:28 after Anthony Cirelli scored early in the second period, making it 3-1.
Anthony Cirelli left Tuesday's game against the Sharks due to an undisclosed issue and is considered day-to-day. Coach Jon Cooper provided no immediate update but did not appear overly concerned. Prior to his exit, Cirelli scored a goal and recorded an assist, contributing to the Lightning's 4-1 win. His season totals now stand at 13 goals and 29 points through 44 games.
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey delivered a strong performance in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues, scoring a power-play goal and adding two assists (one on the power play). The 30-year-old has been impressive in January, tallying four goals and eight helpers in 11 outings. He reached the 10-goal mark for the season, bringing his total to 42 points (12 on the power play), alongside 87 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 20 PIM, and a plus-14 rating through 49 appearances, contributing to Winnipeg's fifth win in seven games.
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele contributed significantly to Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues, scoring two goals and adding an assist. His first goal was a power-play game-winner, and he sealed the victory with an empty-netter. Scheifele's assist on Josh Morrissey's opening goal also came with the man advantage. He has been hot in January, accumulating seven goals and nine helpers through 11 contests. This season, he now has 25 goals, 61 points (14 on the power play), 103 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, and a plus-7 rating across 49 appearances.
Eric Comrie started in net for the Winnipeg Jets against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, making 22 saves in a 3-1 victory. This was the second half of a back-to-back for the Jets. Comrie recently made 23 saves in a 5-1 win over the Kings on Jan. 9. For the season, the 30-year-old goalie holds a 7-9-1 record with a 3.33 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 17 appearances. He also had a goal saved by Nino Niederreiter in the first period.
Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists for the Dallas Stars in their dominant 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Hryckowian's three-point performance was a key factor in the Stars ending a three-game skid and snapping the Bruins' six-game winning streak. His offensive contributions helped the Stars' offense break out after scoring just three goals in their previous three games.
Mavrik Bourque scored a power-play goal for the Dallas Stars in their dominant 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Bourque's first-period goal contributed to the Stars' offensive explosion, helping them end a three-game skid and snap the Bruins' six-game winning streak. The Stars' power play was effective, with two goals coming with the man advantage.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, his 28th and 29th of the season, early in the third period to help the Dallas Stars secure a dominant 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Robertson's offensive outburst contributed to the Stars ending a three-game skid and snapping the Bruins' six-game winning streak. His performance was key in a game where the Stars outshot the Bruins 37-18 and won 65% of the faceoffs.
Esa Lindell scored a goal for the Dallas Stars in their dominant 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Lindell's offensive contribution helped the Stars end a three-game skid and snap the Bruins' six-game winning streak. The Stars' offense, which had only three goals in their previous three games, exploded for six goals against a Bruins team that had allowed two goals or less per game during their winning streak.
Wyatt Johnston scored a power-play goal in the Dallas Stars' dominant 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins, marking his NHL-leading 16th power-play goal this season. Johnston's goal with 3:52 left in the first period contributed to the Stars snapping a three-game skid and ending the Bruins' six-game winning streak. He has been productive recently, accumulating six goals and six assists over the past 12 games.
Lane Hutson scored a goal for the Montreal Canadiens in their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Hutson hammered home a pass from Ivan Demidov from a sharp angle at 12:35 in the second period, regaining the lead for Montreal. Despite later taking a penalty that led to a Wild power-play goal, his offensive contribution was key in the Canadiens' hard-fought win.
Nick Suzuki provided an assist on Cole Caufield's game-winning goal with 15 seconds remaining, helping the Montreal Canadiens secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Suzuki's pass set up Caufield's 25th goal of the season from the top of the right circle. His playmaking was crucial in a tight contest that saw the Canadiens clinch the win in the final moments.
Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal with just 15 seconds remaining to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Caufield took a pass from Nick Suzuki and fired a shot from the top of the right circle for his 25th goal of the season. His late heroics secured the victory after the Wild had tied the game on a power play.
Alexandre Carrier scored a goal for the Montreal Canadiens in their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Carrier doubled the Canadiens' lead with 52 seconds remaining in the opening period, redirecting Mike Matheson’s point shot after carrying the puck into Minnesota’s zone. His goal contributed to a hard-fought win that saw Cole Caufield score the game-winner in the final seconds.
Phillip Danault scored his first goal of the season for the Montreal Canadiens in their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Danault jammed in a rebound to break his goal drought and tie the game at 15:22 of the first period. His offensive contribution was part of a balanced attack that saw the Canadiens secure a late-game win with Cole Caufield scoring the winner.
