In an exciting night of NHL action, the Montreal Canadiens continued their impressive run with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking their fifth win in six games. Jake Evans scored for the fifth straight game, while Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia, Brendan Gallagher, and Alex Newhook also contributed to the scoreline. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves, ensuring the Canadiens maintained their lead after Newhook opened the scoring and Dvorak and Evans extended it in the second period.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres secured their third consecutive win by defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2. Jason Zucker's power-play goal was pivotal, and Jiri Kulich's breakaway goal sealed the victory. Tage Thompson also had a strong performance against his former team, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves.
The Anaheim Ducks achieved a thrilling comeback against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 5-3 thanks to Ryan Strome's late goal after a review confirmed it crossed the line. The Ducks snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Oilers, with Mason McTavish also contributing significantly.
In Detroit, Patrick Kane reached a career milestone with 1,300 points as the Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2. Kane's two-point night helped the Red Wings break a four-game losing streak, while Todd McLellan celebrated his first win as head coach.
Sidney Crosby made history for the Pittsburgh Penguins by surpassing Mario Lemieux's franchise record for assists, leading his team to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Evgeni Malkin's power-play goal was crucial in the win.
The Vegas Golden Knights continued their dominance with a 3-0 shutout of the Calgary Flames, with Brett Howden leading the charge. The Knights have now won six straight games, showcasing their strong performance in the Pacific Division.
Lastly, the Ottawa Senators edged out the Minnesota Wild 3-1, with Josh Norris scoring the game-winning power-play goal. Leevi Merilainen's strong goaltending helped secure the victory, marking Ottawa's first win in Minnesota since 2016.
