In a competitive playoff matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes took a commanding 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils with a 3-1 victory. Jordan Martinook's shorthanded goal in the second period shifted momentum in favor of Carolina, contributing to their strategic advantage. Frederik Andersen stood tall in goal, making 25 saves and maintaining control defensively throughout the game.

Seth Jarvis sealed the game with an empty-netter, while Shayne Gostisbehere also found the net, showcasing the Hurricanes' depth. Jesper Bratt managed to score for the Devils, but New Jersey struggled without key defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon. The series now shifts to Newark for Game 3, where the Devils will aim to rebound against a resilient Hurricanes squad.

The Minnesota Wild secured a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to early goals from Jared Spurgeon and Marat Khusnutdinov. Filip Gustavsson showcased his skills by stopping 31 shots, while Marcus Foligno added an empty-net goal in the final moments. This win marks Minnesota's second consecutive victory, improving their record to 3-5-0 over the last eight games.

On the opposing side, William Nylander scored the lone goal for Toronto, which has now lost three straight games in regulation. Joseph Woll managed 22 saves, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat.

In other action, the Florida Panthers shut out the Los Angeles Kings with a 3-0 victory. Matthew Tkachuk led the way with one goal and two assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his second shutout of the season. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett also contributed goals, helping Florida stay close to the top of the Atlantic Division.

The New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Philadelphia Flyers with a commanding 5-0 win. Four of the Devils' goals came in a dominant second period, with Ondrej Palat, Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian, and Dawson Mercer each finding the net. Jake Allen made 24 saves for his third shutout of the season, as New Jersey continued to build momentum.

The New Jersey Devils secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, highlighted by a dominant second period where they scored four goals within a span of just 13 minutes. Ondrej Palat opened the scoring on a power play, followed by goals from Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian, and Dawson Mercer, who capped off the scoring frenzy. Jack Hughes added another goal early in the third period to solidify the win.

Jake Allen was stellar in goal for the Devils, making 24 saves and earning his third shutout of the season. This win marks New Jersey's third victory in their last four games, improving their record to 15-8-4 at home. The Flyers struggled once again, falling to 11-12-5 on the road and continuing their woes in back-to-back game scenarios, where they are now 1-8-1 this season.

In a thrilling matchup, the Florida Panthers edged out the New Jersey Devils with a 2-1 victory, highlighted by Anton Lundell's shootout winner and Spencer Knight's stellar goaltending performance, stopping 26 shots. The game unfolded with a scoreless first two periods, leading to a tense third where Jesper Boqvist opened the scoring for Florida early on. The Devils responded with a tying goal from captain Nico Hischier, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.

With this win, Florida's Panthers broke a two-game losing streak and inch closer to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division standings. The Devils, while coming off a recent overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, faced a tough challenge as they saw their home winning streak snapped. Both teams now shift their focus to upcoming games, with the Devils set to face the Maple Leafs and the Panthers hosting the Detroit Red Wings.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious against the New Jersey Devils, clinching a 2-1 shootout win. Anton Lundell netted the decisive goal in the shootout, while Spencer Knight put forth a commendable performance in goal, making 26 saves. The game was marked by an early goal from Jesper Boqvist, who put Florida ahead 1-0 merely 41 seconds into the third period.

The Devils responded with a goal from Nico Hischier, tying the game early in the third. Despite the efforts from both teams, including Jacob Markstrom’s 27 saves, the game remained deadlocked until Lundell's shootout winner ended New Jersey's impressive home winning streak.