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Friday’s NHL slate brought major swings in momentum. Winnipeg finally broke its losing streak in dominant fashion, Washington crushed a short-handed Chicago team, and Utah extended its win streak with another well-rounded effort. For bettors, it was a night where desperation spots, goalie depth, and offensive consistency told the story.
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Top Takeaways
- Jets Finally Break Through – Mark Scheifele scored twice as Winnipeg snapped its 11-game winless skid in a dominant win over L.A.
- Flu-Hit Hawks Collapse Early – Chicago was missing both regular goalies and several skaters, and it showed early in a lopsided loss to Washington.
- Caps Explode Offensively – Washington got goals from five different players and cruised behind a strong team effort.
- Utah Quietly Rolling – The Mammoth extended their win streak to three, led by Nick Schmaltz’s multi-point night and another solid outing from Karel Vejmelka.
- Kings Trending Down – L.A. has now dropped 10 of 14 and showed major cracks in goal again with Kuemper getting pulled.
NHL Game Recaps
Friday’s three-game slate wasn’t large, but it delivered important movement for bettors following trends, injuries, and motivation angles. Here’s a closer look at what shaped the outcomes.
Kings vs Jets Recap: Jets win 5–1
Mark Scheifele scored twice to power Winnipeg to its first win since Dec. 13, ending an 0-7-4 slide. Vladislav Namestnikov, Cole Koepke, and Jonathan Toews also scored, while Eric Comrie stopped 23 shots.
The Jets jumped on L.A. early, scoring five on Darcy Kuemper before he was replaced to start the third. Winnipeg finally got contributions across all lines and limited mistakes. The Kings have now lost 10 of their last 14 and continue to struggle in net.
Capitals vs Blackhawks Recap: Capitals win 5–1
Washington buried three goals in the first period and never looked back. Connor McMichael led with a goal and an assist; Alex Ovechkin also scored.
Chicago was down multiple regulars and forced to start AHL goalie Drew Commesso due to illness. He gave up three goals on six shots early and finished with 19 saves on 24 shots. Connor Bedard returned, but it wasn’t enough to extend Chicago’s win streak.
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Blues vs Mammoth Recap: Mammoth win 4–2
Nick Schmaltz scored twice and added an assist, while Clayton Keller dished three assists to help Utah win its third straight.
The Mammoth controlled pace and converted their chances with balanced offense and strong goaltending. St. Louis stayed close but couldn’t match Utah’s tempo in the second and third periods.
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