In an explosive night of NHL action, the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the Montreal Canadiens with a 9-2 victory, highlighted by Bryan Rust's hat trick and a strong performance from Sidney Crosby, who surpassed Gordie Howe in career assists for one franchise.
The New Jersey Devils ended the Los Angeles Kings' winning streak with a 3-1 win, thanks to Jack Hughes' go-ahead goal. Meanwhile, Scott Laughton led the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings with a career-high four goals.
Other notable games included the Toronto Maple Leafs edging the Anaheim Ducks 3-2, and the Washington Capitals defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime, with Aliaksei Protas scoring the decisive goal.
The Nashville Predators snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Stars 4-1, while the Edmonton Oilers overwhelmed the Minnesota Wild 7-1, with Leon Draisaitl leading the charge. The Vegas Golden Knights secured a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets.
