In a thrilling night of NHL action, the New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes with a 4-2 victory, bolstered by a stellar performance from defenseman Luke Hughes, who contributed a goal and an assist. The Devils, now on a three-game winning streak, showcased their offensive prowess with contributions from Ondrej Palat, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer. Despite the Hurricanes' efforts, including goals from Eric Robinson and Brent Burns, they fell short, marking their third loss in four games.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrated Mitch Marner's impressive hat trick in a 5-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings, who were under the new leadership of Todd McClellan. The Maple Leafs' victory was further highlighted by David Kampf's milestone goal in his 500th career game. The Red Wings struggled, losing their fourth consecutive match, despite goals from Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson.
In Columbus, the Blue Jackets overwhelmed the Boston Bruins 6-2, with Sean Monahan celebrating his 800th NHL game with two goals. Dmitri Voronkov also shone, extending his point streak, while Zach Werenski set a franchise record with points in 12 straight home games.
The Buffalo Sabres found their form, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2, thanks to Alex Tuch's hat trick. This victory marked a significant turnaround following a 13-game winless streak. The Minnesota Wild staged a comeback against the Dallas Stars, winning 3-2 in overtime, highlighted by Brock Faber's decisive wraparound goal.
Lastly, the St. Louis Blues outscored the Nashville Predators 7-4, with Robert Thomas leading the charge with two goals. The Blues capitalized on a shaky performance from Predators goalie Juuse Saros, who was pulled after allowing five goals.
