In a strong performance, Martin Necas led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, contributing two goals and two assists. The Hurricanes have now secured two consecutive wins.

Alex Ovechkin shone for the Washington Capitals, scoring a hat trick against the Vegas Golden Knights, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record.

The New York Rangers defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-0, with Jonathan Quick achieving his second consecutive shutout.

Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators triumphed over the Vancouver Canucks, with Steven Stamkos scoring twice on power plays.