Table of Contents
Sunday’s NHL slate saw dominant efforts from the Stars and Capitals, while Carolina edged Calgary in overtime and Chicago rallied in dramatic fashion. Wyatt Johnston and Tom Wilson both recorded multi-goal games as their teams extended key streaks.
Stars 6, Senators 1
Wyatt Johnston posted the fourth hat trick of his career and added an assist as Dallas routed Ottawa for its fourth straight win. Johnston now leads the league with 12 power-play goals after scoring two more with the man advantage. Jason Robertson matched him with 16 goals on the season, tallying a goal and two assists.
Dallas backup Casey DeSmith stopped 15 shots to remain unbeaten in regulation over his last eight starts (6-0-2). Mikko Rantanen recorded three assists and Roope Hintz notched two more.
Jake Sanderson scored the lone goal for the Senators, who got 20 saves from Linus Ullmark before he was pulled. The loss snapped Ullmark’s three-game win streak.
Hurricanes 1, Flames 0 (OT)
Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 2:08 remaining in overtime to lift Carolina past Calgary in a tight contest in Raleigh. Ehlers finished a feed from Taylor Hall, who generated the scoring chance from the left side. Sean Walker also earned an assist.
Goaltender Brandon Bussi posted a 15-save shutout, the first of his NHL career. The Hurricanes improved to 8-3-1 at home. The Flames failed to record a shot in overtime and got 16 saves from Devin Cooley in the loss.
Handicappers Roundup
Neal Harris stayed sharp with another NHL sweep, including Dallas -1.5 and Under 6.5 in CAR-CGY. His Sunday plays pushed him into the top 3 on the Picks Leaderboard.
Meanwhile, Sas Insider extended his December streak to +$6,000 with a well-timed Over 5.5 in CHI-ANA. The Computer Model flagged both Blackhawks and Flames as high volatility matchups — ideal for first-period totals.
Want tonight’s sharpest NHL edges? Grab them via Free Service Plays, or dig into the Bettors Handbook for in-season NHL strategy.
Blackhawks 5, Ducks 3
Connor Bedard fueled a comeback from a 3-0 deficit, notching two goals and two assists in Chicago’s win over Anaheim. Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Greene, and Colton Dach also scored for the Blackhawks, who snapped a five-game losing streak.
Spencer Knight made 23 saves in net. Anaheim, which got goals from Cutter Gauthier, Olen Zellweger, and Chris Kreider, saw goalie Petr Mrazek exit in the third with a lower-body injury. Ville Husso entered and allowed a goal on his only shot faced.
Capitals 4, Islanders 1
Tom Wilson scored twice and added an assist, while Logan Thompson flirted with a shutout in Washington’s road win over New York. Thompson made 30 saves, allowing only a late third-period goal, and has surrendered just four goals across his last three starts.
Aliaksei Protas and Alex Ovechkin sealed the win with empty-net goals in the final 71 seconds. The Capitals have now won four straight and seven of their last eight. The Islanders continue to struggle at home (1-3-1), despite returning from a strong 6-1-0 road trip.
FAQ: NHL Sunday Results & Betting
Who had the best individual performance in the NHL on Sunday?
Wyatt Johnston led the way with a four-point night, including a hat trick for Dallas in their 6-1 win over Ottawa.
Which NHL team is the hottest right now?
The Dallas Stars are 10-1-1 in their last 12 games, while the Capitals have won seven of eight.
Which goaltenders stood out Sunday?
Brandon Bussi recorded his first career NHL shutout for Carolina. Logan Thompson has allowed only four goals in his last three starts for Washington.
Which handicappers are winning on NHL bets?
Neal Harris and Sas Insider each cashed multiple Sunday plays. The Computer Picks system continues to hit totals and 1P angles.
Where can I find today’s sharp NHL picks?
Check the Free Service Plays page — updated daily with expert NHL releases.
