McCann’s OT Winner Lifts Kraken Past Golden Knights

Jared McCann notched his 400th career point on a rebound goal with 3.8 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

Matty Beniers added a goal and an assist for Seattle, which has opened 2-0-0 for the first time in franchise history. Goaltender Joey Daccord made 26 saves in the win, while Vince Dunn assisted on both Kraken goals.

Pavel Dorofeyev scored his league-leading fifth goal for Vegas, and Adin Hill stopped 20 of 22 shots. The Golden Knights have yet to play a regulation decision this season, with each of their three games going to overtime or a shootout.

Seattle’s late-game efficiency mirrors one of the key betting trends discussed in the NHL expert betting guide: teams with elite puck-possession metrics often convert high-danger chances late in close games — a Kraken hallmark early this season.

Hurricanes Edge Flyers in Wild OT Finish

Seth Jarvis scored with 16.7 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in Raleigh, N.C.

The Flyers thought they’d won it moments earlier on a Bobby Brink goal, but it was overturned for goaltender interference. Brink still finished with a goal and an assist, while Owen Tippett and Travis Sanheim also scored.

Carolina’s Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall, and Jordan Staal found the net in regulation, and Frederik Andersen turned aside 20 shots. The Hurricanes’ late-game poise once again highlighted their strong record in overtime — a valuable edge for bettors following live NHL odds.

Stars Outlast Avalanche in Shootout

Jake Oettinger made 35 saves and stopped Nathan MacKinnon on the final shootout attempt as the Dallas Stars topped the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in Denver.

Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout, while Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston, and Nathan Bastian each contributed in regulation. Colorado’s Brent Burns skated in his 1,500th NHL game, extending his ironman streak to 928 contests.

For those tracking player milestones and emotional-game angles, the Stars’ performance against a veteran-heavy opponent illustrated how such context can influence outcomes — a factor often overlooked when studying NHL picks and trends.

Handicapper Spotlight – NHL (Last 14 Days)

Sas Insider leads the way again with a sharp 9-5 record (64.3%), generating +$330 net profit from consistent volume and precise reads on totals and sides.

Diego Garcia and Ross Walker each went 1-0, maintaining perfect marks for the period and posting +$185 profit apiece. Their selective playstyle continues to deliver high efficiency for clients.

Will Rogers turned in another solid run at 3-1 (75%) for +$155, while Sports Central rounded out the top five with seven wins in twelve plays (58.3%), adding +$125 to the bankroll.

These results show the current balance between steady volume handicappers like Sas Insider and the low-volume sharps who thrive on selectivity. For full-season insight and upcoming game projections, explore the NHL expert betting picks page to stay aligned with top-performing analysts.

Ducks Stage 7-6 OT Comeback Over Sharks

Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Anaheim Ducks past the San Jose Sharks in a wild 7-6 thriller.

Anaheim’s Chris Kreider tied the game late in regulation, while Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke, and Mason McTavish each had multi-point nights. San Jose’s Adam Gaudette and Tyler Toffoli also found the net in a game that featured 13 total goals.

For bettors, Anaheim’s rally demonstrated the volatility of high-total matchups — a concept central to handicapping totals and momentum swings in NHL markets.

Additional Results

• Utah Mammoth 3, Nashville Predators 2 (OT) – Dylan Guenther scored the overtime winner.
• New York Rangers 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 1 – Adam Fox tallied twice in coach Mike Sullivan’s emotional return to Pittsburgh.
• Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 2 – Aliaksei Protas’ two-goal night powered Washington to its first win.
• Winnipeg Jets 3, Los Angeles Kings 2 – Mark Scheifele’s two goals led the way for Winnipeg.
• St. Louis Blues 4, Calgary Flames 2 – Jake Neighbours scored twice in his hometown.
• Detroit Red Wings 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3 – Lucas Raymond hit the 100-goal milestone.
• Boston Bruins 3, Buffalo Sabres 1 – Bruins off to 3-0-0 start behind Mark Kastelic’s strong night.
• Montreal Canadiens 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – Kaiden Guhle scored the game-winner with 15 seconds left.
• Florida Panthers 6, Ottawa Senators 1 – Aaron Ekblad and Anton Lundell powered a three-goal power play.
• New Jersey Devils 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 3 – Connor Brown’s two-goal performance gave New Jersey its first win.
• Edmonton Oilers 3, Vancouver Canucks 1 – Noah Philp scored his first career NHL goal.
• Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Minnesota Wild 4 – Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick in Columbus’ first victory.