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The NHL returned from the Olympic break with chaos right out of the gate. A six-goal comeback, overtime drama, milestone performances and multiple streaks extending or snapping. For bettors, this was a night defined by third-period swings, depth scoring and how teams handled momentum after the layoff.
Some clubs came out sharp. Others looked rusty late.
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Top Takeaways
- Anaheim erased deficits and exploded late in a 6-5 win, showing elite third-period urgency that flipped the total and side.
- Tampa Bay extended its winning streak to six as Nikita Kucherov hit the 700-assist mark, reinforcing offensive consistency.
- Winnipeg survived in overtime, highlighting the volatility of tight totals and plus-money overtime scripts.
- Dallas extended its surge to seven straight wins, continuing a strong form run that supports trend-based backing.
- Vegas scored five in the third period, a reminder how quickly puck-line projections can unravel late.
- Washington and Buffalo continued positive runs, while several losing streaks deepened across the board.
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NHL Game Recaps
Ducks vs Oilers Recap: Ducks win 6-5
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie with 1:14 remaining as Anaheim completed a wild comeback over Edmonton. Leo Carlsson delivered a three-point outing and Joel Quenneville earned his 1,000th career coaching victory.
The game swung late with Anaheim surging in the third. The Ducks secured their 10th win in 12 games while Edmonton dropped its fourth straight.
Lightning vs Maple Leafs Recap: Lightning win 4-2
Nikita Kucherov scored and recorded his 700th and 701st career assists as Tampa Bay extended its winning streak to six. Brayden Point netted twice and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 32 saves.
Tampa controlled key stretches while Toronto struggled to match the finishing touch, despite contributions from Matthew Knies and John Tavares.
Jets vs Canucks Recap: Jets win 3-2 (OT)
Cole Perfetti scored at 1:37 of overtime to lift Winnipeg past Vancouver. Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor also scored, and Eric Comrie made 21 saves.
The contest remained tight throughout before Winnipeg capitalized in sudden death. Vancouver dropped its fourth straight.
Stars vs Kraken Recap: Stars win 4-1
Wyatt Johnston scored twice and Thomas Harley added two assists as Dallas extended its winning streak to seven. Casey DeSmith made 18 saves.
Dallas maintained structure and control, handing Seattle just its third loss in nine games.
Golden Knights vs Kings Recap: Golden Knights win 6-4
Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, including the game-winner during a five-goal third period, as Vegas rallied past Los Angeles.
A third-period explosion defined the outcome. The Kings lost their fourth straight as late defensive breakdowns proved costly.
Avalanche vs Mammoth Recap: Avalanche win 4-2
Parker Kelly and Martin Necas each posted a goal and an assist as Colorado topped Utah. All six goals came in the second period.
The Avalanche capitalized during a wild middle frame, snapping Utah’s strong pre-break momentum.
Capitals vs Flyers Recap: Capitals win 3-1
Logan Thompson made 23 saves and Trevor van Riemsdyk scored the late tiebreaker as Washington continued its strong form.
The Capitals improved to 5-1-0 in their last six, while Philadelphia dropped to 1-4-2 over its past seven.
Sabres vs Devils Recap: Sabres win 2-1
Tage Thompson and Peyton Krebs each recorded a goal and an assist as Buffalo won in Newark. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves in his return.
Buffalo improved to 7-2-1 in its last 10, while New Jersey’s losing streak extended to four.
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