In a thrilling overtime finish, Zach Werenski scored just over a minute into the extra period, securing a 3-2 victory for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Utah Hockey Club. Trailing by two goals, Columbus rallied in the third period with goals from Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson, leveling the score after a tough start. Utah's Nick Schmaltz and Alexander Kerfoot had earlier put the home team in a strong position, with Kerfoot's long-range shot extending their lead. Blue Jackets goaltender Danil Tarasov made 34 saves, while his counterpart, Karel Vejmelka, faced 20 shots. This win marks an impressive run for Columbus, scoring two or more goals in their last four road games.

In a decisive victory, the New York Islanders triumphed over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1, with Bo Horvat leading the charge by scoring two goals during a prolific second period.

Simon Holmstrom also contributed with a goal, while Mathew Barzal provided two crucial assists, helping the Islanders secure their second consecutive win. Ilya Sorokin was solid in goal, making 25 saves to keep the Blue Jackets at bay, who were unable to capitalize on their chances despite Kent Johnson's power-play goal in the first period.

Dylan Larkin led the Detroit Red Wings to a decisive 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, scoring two goals, including a final empty-netter that sealed the game. Power-play goals from Jonatan Berggren, Patrick Kane, and a contribution from Marco Kasper helped the Red Wings extend their winning streak to eight out of nine games, with Cam Talbot making an impressive 40 saves. In contrast, the Panthers struggled, with Sergei Bobrovsky pulled after conceding four goals on just 15 shots.

In other NHL action, the Columbus Blue Jackets continued their winning ways, defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-1, led by James van Riemsdyk's two goals. The Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime thanks to William Nylander's second goal of the night, while the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a shootout. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3, and Alex Ovechkin's overtime goal propelled the Washington Capitals to a narrow 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators.

James van Riemsdyk netted two goals, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, marking their six-game win streak, the franchise's longest since January 2020. Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli also contributed, with Fantilli extending his point streak to eight games. The Blue Jackets showcased strong performance at home, improving to 16-5-3, while Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev faced 34 shots.

On a night celebrating Marc-Édouard Vlasic's 1,300th game, the Sharks struggled, managing only one goal from Tyler Toffoli. Columbus dominated early, scoring three unanswered goals and controlling the pace of the game, especially in the first two periods. Zach Werenski’s assist on Fantilli’s goal extended his home point streak to 18 games, tying him for the sixth-longest defenseman streak in NHL history.

The Philadelphia Flyers faced a challenging game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, ultimately losing 3-2 in a shootout. This match followed a strong performance against the Anaheim Ducks and a notable comeback against the Florida Panthers, showcasing the Flyers' resilience this season.

Owen Tippett put the Flyers ahead in the third period with a well-placed shot, but the Blue Jackets, the league's top home scorers, managed to tie the game late. Despite a strong effort in overtime, the Flyers fell short, extending their tough record in back-to-back games.