The NHL Star Power Index highlights players making significant waves in the league. This week's standout performances include rookie Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, who scored a hat trick in an 8-7 overtime loss, making him the first 18-year-old in Sharks history to achieve this feat. Celebrini has been on a scoring spree, contributing considerably to his team's efforts. Meanwhile, despite the Boston Bruins' struggles this season, David Pastrnak shines, reaching the 100-point mark for the third consecutive season and scoring a natural hat trick against the Hurricanes. Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators continues to impress with a career-high in points, while Vegas Golden Knights' goaltender Adin Hill has been a reliable force in net, contributing to the team's playoff push.

Alex Ovechkin has etched his name into hockey history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's long-standing record with his 895th goal, a testament to his enduring prowess on the ice. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers made a significant coaching change, parting ways with John Tortorella after a disappointing season.

In player news, the Vegas Golden Knights rewarded goalie Adin Hill with a substantial six-year extension, highlighting his critical role in their success. The Colorado Avalanche bolstered their roster by acquiring Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders, while the Florida Panthers executed a notable trade, sending Patrick Giles to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goalie Vitek Vanecek, after losing Matthew Tkachuk to a groin injury.

Highlighting rapid plays, Brandon Montour scored the fastest overtime goal in NHL history against the Montreal Canadiens. As the regular season winds down, teams are scrambling to make pivotal moves that could reshape their playoff hopefuls.

In a closely contested match, the Vegas Golden Knights outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, thanks to a late goal from Victor Olofsson. With just over three minutes remaining, Olofsson netted his 14th goal of the season, following a slick setup from William Karlsson. The Golden Knights, holding a strong record of 47-22-8, also saw goals from Ivan Barbashev and Nicolas Roy. Adin Hill was solid in net, making 19 saves.

Meanwhile, the Canucks, who came off a dominant win against the Anaheim Ducks, struggled to maintain momentum. Nils Hoglander made a notable return, scoring early in the first period, while Aatu Raty leveled the game at 2-2 midway through the second period. However, despite a strong effort from Kevin Lankinen, who made 32 saves, the Canucks are now facing an uphill battle for a playoff spot, trailing by eight points with just four games remaining.

Adin Hill has solidified his future with the Vegas Golden Knights after signing a six-year, $37.5 million contract, reflecting a strong belief in his abilities as a premier goaltender. This season, Hill boasts a record of 24 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses, along with a career-best 2.53 goals-against average and .906 save percentage. His four shutouts this season mark a personal high.

Previously, Hill was under a two-year, $9.8 million deal that could have led him to unrestricted free agency, but this extension underlines his pivotal role in the Golden Knights' strategy. Hill’s recent accomplishments include leading the team to a Stanley Cup victory, having started their last 14 postseason games with an impressive 11-4 record, 2.17 GAA, and .932 save percentage, contributing significantly to the team's success against the Florida Panthers.