Mikko Rantanen achieved his 10th career hat trick, contributing significantly to the Colorado Avalanche's 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rantanen marked his 600th game with three goals, while Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and four assists.

In other NHL action, the Philadelphia Flyers ended their losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes secured a narrow win, and the Winnipeg Jets dominated the Boston Bruins. The night featured several exciting matchups across the league.