Brady Skjei and Filip Forsberg each scored two goals as the Nashville Predators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-4, snapping a six-game losing streak. Jonathan Marchessault contributed with a goal and two assists, while Ryan O'Reilly recorded four assists. Justus Annunen made 25 saves to secure the win. The Sabres ended their four-game winning streak despite notable performances from Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin, who both scored and assisted in the game.

The Predators jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, but the Sabres leveled the score before Forsberg and Skjei's back-to-back goals restored Nashville's lead. Though Buffalo nearly tied the game late on a potential Zach Benson goal, a successful Predators challenge revealed an offside, preserving their lead and ultimately the win.

Zach Werenski's overtime goal propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Tampa Bay Lightning, securing the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. He scored on a remarkable tic-tac-toe play, marking his seventh career overtime goal and placing him second in franchise history for overtime goals. Meanwhile, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche reached his NHL-leading 60th assist of the season, becoming the fifth player to achieve this milestone in consecutive seasons.

With two weeks until the 4 Nations Face-Off, several players, including Rasmus Dahlin and Roope Hintz, showcased their skills, contributing significantly to their teams' victories. Dahlin reached his sixth 30-assist season, while Hintz scored three points, reaffirming his position among the top Finnish scorers in NHL history.

With Jeremy Swayman potentially returning to the Boston Bruins lineup after a recent upper-body injury, the team is optimistic about his swift recovery. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres face challenges as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin missed practice, although forward Ryan McLeod could be ready to play. The Carolina Hurricanes are making headlines with a significant trade for Mikko Rantanen, while their William Carrier is sidelined for a couple of months due to a lower-body injury that needed surgery.

In other injury news, the Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with Seth Jones and Connor Murphy absent from their recent showdown. The New Jersey Devils will be without Jacob Markstrom for at least a month due to a sprained MCL. Furthermore, the New York Islanders' Noah Dobson is expected to miss several weeks. The Philadelphia Flyers are also grappling with injuries, as Egor Zamula is out, and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust is classified as day-to-day.

The Buffalo Sabres secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, showcasing a resilient comeback. Jiri Kulich led the charge with a goal and two assists, while J.J. Peterka and Tage Thompson also found the net. Rasmus Dahlin contributed with two assists, highlighting a strong team performance.

In net, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made a significant impact, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced. The Sabres aimed to bounce back after a recent loss to the Seattle Kraken, and they succeeded, marking an important victory as they look to climb the standings.

For the Canucks, Elias Pettersson and Phillip Di Giuseppe provided the goals, but it wasn't enough to secure a win as they continue to struggle, having not won consecutively since early December. The absence of Tyler Myers due to suspension was felt on the defensive end.

This match set the stage for the Sabres to face the Calgary Flames next, while the Canucks will look to regain momentum against the Edmonton Oilers.

Jiri Kulich's impressive performance led the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, marking the Sabres' recovery from a tough previous loss. Kulich recorded a goal and two assists, while J.J. Peterka added another goal and assist to the scoreboard. Tage Thompson scored his 21st goal of the season, and Rasmus Dahlin contributed with two assists.

For the Canucks, Elias Pettersson and Phillip Di Giuseppe found the back of the net, with Di Giuseppe scoring his first goal of the season. Despite their effort, the Canucks faced challenges, including Tyler Myers serving a suspension. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was notable in goal for Buffalo, stopping 32 of 34 shots.