Artturi Lehkonen continues to shine for the Colorado Avalanche, netting a critical late-game goal against the New York Rangers, solidifying their grip on the first Wild Card position in the Western Conference for the 2024-25 season. This marked Lehkonen's second late-game heroics against the Rangers this season, showcasing his clutch performance under pressure. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators achieved back-to-back victories over the weekend, placing them in third in the Atlantic Division—indicative of a significant resurgence, marking their first top-three placement this late in the season since 2016-17.

In another thrilling matchup, Elias Pettersson's Vancouver Canucks will face Brayden Schenn's St. Louis Blues, both teams jostling for playoff positioning as the season progresses. With so many tournament-bound players, anticipation for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off adds to the excitement of Monday Night Hockey’s latest installment.