Joel Armia's short-handed goal late in the third period propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, ending their five-game losing streak. The Canadiens were struggling with a record of 0-4-1 prior to this game, and the win brings them back into the mix after previously winning seven out of nine games. Alex Newhook contributed significantly with a goal and an assist, while Cole Caufield and Brendan Gallagher also found the back of the net. Kirby Dach recorded two assists, and goaltender Sam Montembault made 27 saves to secure the win.

The Sharks, on the other hand, have faced tough times recently, suffering their eighth loss in nine games, and have now lost 11 of their last 13 overall. Tyler Toffoli stood out for San Jose, scoring a power-play goal that temporarily tied the game, while Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf also scored. Alexandar Georgiev made 16 saves in the loss. The game showcased notable back-and-forth action, with Gallagher's power-play goal giving Montreal a brief lead before Toffoli's equalizer. However, Armia's late heroics secured the win.

Aaron Ekblad's impactful return from injury propelled the Florida Panthers to a commanding 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Ekblad contributed with a goal and an assist, leading a robust team performance that saw Matthew Tkachuk shine with a goal and two assists. With contributions from Nate Schmidt, Sam Bennett, A.J. Greer, Jesper Boqvist, and Sam Reinhart, the Panthers outscored the Sharks 4-0 in the second period alone. Despite the Sharks' goals from Cody Ceci and Will Smith, they suffered their sixth consecutive defeat and tenth in eleven games, continuing their struggle defensively as they allowed at least five goals in three straight games.

In a dominant display, the Florida Panthers defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-2, marking a strong comeback for defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who contributed a goal and an assist after returning from injury. Matthew Tkachuk also shone with a goal and two assists, while multiple players including Nate Schmidt, Sam Bennett, A.J. Greer, Jesper Boqvist, and Sam Reinhart scored for the Panthers. In a decisive second period, Florida outscored San Jose 4-0, thwarting any chance of a competitive game. The Sharks, meanwhile, fell to their sixth consecutive defeat, with only a few players managing to find the net, including Cody Ceci and Will Smith.

Charlie Coyle showcased his scoring prowess with two key third-period goals that led the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden. Coyle's performance overshadowed that of fellow Boston University alumni Macklin Celebrini, who was making his NHL debut. The Bruins’ win marked their 14th consecutive victory over the Sharks.

Coyle's first goal tied the game 3-3 after receiving a slick backhanded pass from Matt Poitras, followed by a second goal that put the Bruins ahead. The game also featured an own goal by Sharks’ Jake Walman, as David Pastrnak's shot hit him before going into the net.

The Minnesota Twins have acquired catcher Diego Cartaya from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Jose Vazquez. This move comes after Cartaya, once a top catching prospect, was designated for assignment due to his struggles and the Dodgers' depth at the position, featuring All-Star Will Smith and up-and-coming catcher Dalton Rushing.

At 23, Cartaya's recent performance has been underwhelming, hitting .221 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs across 95 games last season in the minors. His earlier promise, highlighted by being named the Dodgers' minor league player of the year in 2022, has faded as he faced challenges at higher levels of play. The Twins now have four catchers on their 40-man roster following this acquisition, indicating their commitment to reviving Cartaya's career.