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Filip Forsberg broke an 11-game goal drought, scoring a power-play goal on five shots and adding two assists, finishing plus-3 in Nashville's 7-3 win over the Avalanche. He contributed two assists in the first period before securing an insurance tally in the third. This performance brings his season totals to 17 goals, 18 helpers, 135 shots, 91 hits, and a minus-5 rating over 47 appearances.
Ryan O'Reilly delivered a hat trick, scoring three goals on six shots, and added a power-play assist, finishing plus-4 in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche. His goals repeatedly gave the Predators the lead. This marked his first multi-point effort since Dec. 29 and his first multi-goal game since Oct. 25. The veteran center has been steady this season, now with 16 goals, 43 points (10 on PP), 85 shots, 36 blocked shots, and a plus-4 rating over 47 appearances.
Tim Washe scored his first NHL goal in his sixth NHL game for the Anaheim Ducks. He alertly located a rebound off the boards and beat Darcy Kuemper from a sharp angle, contributing to the Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old undrafted forward won an NCAA title last spring with Western Michigan.
Rookie Beckett Sennecke had two assists and then scored in the shootout, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. He put a shot past a screen for Ryan Strome's goal. The Ducks rallied from an early two-goal deficit for their second straight victory.
Mason McTavish ended the game with a third-round shootout goal for the Anaheim Ducks, securing a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks rallied from an early two-goal deficit for their second straight win after a nine-game skid.
Ryan Strome scored his first goal in a month for the Anaheim Ducks, putting a shot past a screen from Beckett Sennecke. This was his second goal in 22 games, contributing to the Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nikolaj Ehlers recorded his sixth career hat trick and first with the Carolina Hurricanes, adding an assist in their dominant 9-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Ehlers scored the first goal off a no-look pass by Jordan Staal, then added two power-play tallies in the third period. Playing on a line with Staal and Martinook for the first time, Ehlers expressed anticipation for the space it would create.
Brandon Bussi started in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes against Florida, picking up another win as the Hurricanes dominated the Panthers 9-1. He made 16 saves in the victory. Since the Christmas break, the 27-year-old netminder has played seven games for the Canes, posting a solid 5-2-0 record with a 2.71 GAA. Bussi handled the first game of Carolina's back-to-back set.
Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout, beating Andrei Vasilevskiy with a backhand shot, to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay. This significant win snapped the Lightning's franchise record-tying 11-game win streak. It also marked the Blues' first win in overtime or a shootout this season after an 0-8 start in such scenarios.
Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros made 39 saves in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche, handing Colorado their first home loss in regulation this season. Saros was confirmed to start the road game, entering with a 5-4-0 record, 2.88 GAA, and .897 save percentage over his last nine appearances. He is now 2-1-0 against Colorado this season.
Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat scored his team-high 25th goal in Friday's 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. DeBrincat ripped a one-timer from the left circle on the power play, assisted by Lucas Raymond. This goal contributed to the Red Wings' fifth win in six games.
Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper scored his first goal in 37 games and added an assist in Friday's 4-2 win against the San Jose Sharks. Kasper's pass set up J.T. Compher's goal, tying the game 2-all, and he later sealed the victory with an empty-netter. This performance helped the Red Wings secure their fifth win in six games.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, jamming the puck between the post and Yaroslav Askarov's pad, leading his team to a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. This win marks the Red Wings' fifth in six games.
Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher scored a goal in Friday night's 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. His goal, set up by Marco Kasper's pass through the legs of a defender, tied the game 2-all in the second period. The Red Wings secured their fifth win in six games.
Kris Letang has been rock solid for the Penguins, making methodical decisions and showcasing athleticism, including an outrageous blue-line keep on the power play that led to Sidney Crosby's goal. Having replaced Erik Karlsson on the top unit, he led Penguins defensemen with 23:25 ice-time against the Flyers. He also provided a primary assist on Malkin's tying goal versus the Lightning and scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Red Wings on Jan. 1, his 13th career OT goal, second-most by a defenseman in NHL history.
Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal at 9:59 during a two-man advantage and assisted on Oliver Bjorkstrand’s goal 1:02 later for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite his contributions, Kucherov had a chance to extend the shootout but was stopped by Joel Hofer, as the Lightning fell 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues, ending their 11-game winning streak.
Andrei Vasilevskiy started in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning against St. Louis on Friday, making 19 saves. Despite his efforts, Jordan Kyrou's backhand shot beat him in the shootout, leading to a 3-2 loss that snapped the Lightning's franchise record-tying 11-game winning streak. Vasilevskiy had entered the game on an impressive eight-game winning streak, posting a 2.22 GAA and a .911 save percentage during that run, and was tied for second in the league with 19 wins.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer got the starting nod against the Lightning, making 34 saves in regulation and overtime before delivering three more in the tiebreaker, including stopping Nikita Kucherov to secure a 3-2 shootout win. Hofer, coming off a 33-save shutout, appears to have supplanted Jordan Binnington as the team's No. 1 option in net.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson underwent a procedure Friday for a Morel-Lavallee lesion on his left thigh, sidelining him 3-5 weeks. This timeline jeopardizes his participation for Sweden at the Olympics. Carlsson was previously ruled out for Friday's game due to a lower-body injury. Mason McTavish and Mikael Granlund are expected to fill larger roles in the Ducks' top-six center positions during his absence.
Anaheim Ducks winger Chris Kreider (illness) will not play Friday against the Kings after missing morning skate. The 34-year-old, who has three points in his last five games, was trending doubtful and will miss the contest. He is considered questionable at best to suit up in Saturday's home rematch against the Kings.
