Conor Garland's overtime heroics propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Scoring his second goal of the night, Garland delivered a wrist shot past goalie David Rittich, marking his 16th goal of the season. This victory allowed the Canucks to seize the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, with Kevin Lankinen stopping 24 shots.

Nils Hoglander contributed to the Canucks' offense with an impressive wrist shot that opened the scoring. Despite trailing 2-0 after two periods, the Kings rallied in the third with goals from Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele. The game’s pivotal moment came when Foegele’s goal was initially reviewed for goalie interference but ultimately stood, tying the game.

In a thrilling overtime battle, Conor Garland's second goal of the game propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Garland, who also scored during the power play, secured his 16th goal of the season with a skillful wrist shot from the left faceoff circle.

Nils Hoglander opened the scoring for Vancouver, while Kevin Lankinen turned away 24 shots to solidify the Canucks' position in the playoff race, moving them into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Kings attempted a comeback with goals from Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele, but fell just short.

Quinn Hughes returned to the Canucks lineup after a six-game absence, contributing an assist on the winning goal. His presence was felt as he logged almost 22 minutes of ice time. The Kings, on the other hand, played without star defenseman Drew Doughty, who is still recovering from injury.

Shea Theodore's injury during the Four Nations Face-Off dramatically affects Canada's defense. Coach Jon Cooper confirmed that Theodore suffered a wrist injury after a hit from Adrian Kempe. Despite his limited time on the ice, the impact of his absence is significant, as the team struggles with just five defensemen. Cale Makar and Devon Toews had to log heavy minutes, with Makar exceeding 28 minutes of ice time. Meanwhile, Travis Sanheim is expected to step in as Theodore’s replacement.

Shea Theodore's injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off has left Team Canada in a challenging position. The Vegas Golden Knights defenseman sustained a right wrist or forearm injury after a hard hit from Adrian Kempe of Sweden. Coach Jon Cooper expressed the team's disappointment but acknowledged Theodore's brief participation in the tournament. With Theodore out, Travis Sanheim is expected to take his place in the lineup, having been a healthy scratch against Sweden.

Lukas Dostal delivered a stellar performance with 43 saves, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson netted goals in the shootout, marking the Ducks' sixth win in seven games. Brian Dumoulin, who scored his first goal of the season, opened the scoring early in the third period. The Kings managed to tie it up with Adrian Kempe's goal late in the game, but fell short as David Rittich faced 24 shots in his first back-to-back starts.

This matchup saw minimal action in the first two periods, with Dumoulin finally breaking the deadlock as he scored after 54 games. The game, known as the Freeway Faceoff, was marked by defensive struggles, particularly for the Kings, who had previously scored 14 goals in their last three games. The Ducks head into the international break with a surge of momentum.