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Saturday’s NHL slate delivered thrilling finishes, comeback victories, and elite performances across the board. Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with another standout showing, while Florida completed a wild rally with a buzzer-beater in overtime. The Kings bounced back with a six-goal shutout over the Blackhawks, and Montreal edged rival Toronto in a shootout.
Let’s take a look at all the key results from around the league.
Avalanche 3, Rangers 2 (OT)
Nathan MacKinnon scored his league-leading 24th goal on a backhander in overtime to lift Colorado past New York. MacKinnon had two goals, including the game-winner, and Parker Kelly added another. Martin Necas tallied three assists for the Avalanche, who bounced back from a 6-3 loss to the Islanders.
Artemi Panarin tied the game with 42 seconds left in regulation. Conor Sheary also scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 34 shots.
Panthers 7, Blue Jackets 6 (OT)
Sam Bennett netted the game-winner with 3.2 seconds left in overtime as Florida rallied from multiple deficits to stun Columbus. Bennett and Brad Marchand both tallied four-point nights, while Carter Verhaeghe scored twice.
Columbus led 4-1 at one point but couldn’t hold on. The Blue Jackets got goals from six different players.
Bruins 4, Devils 1
Morgan Geekie scored his 10th goal in nine games as Boston earned its second straight win. Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt, and Andrew Peeke also scored. Jeremy Swayman stopped 29 shots.
Timo Meier broke New Jersey’s goal drought, but the Devils dropped their fifth straight game.
Hurricanes 6, Predators 3
Jackson Blake scored twice and added an assist to help Carolina cruise past Nashville. The Hurricanes converted multiple power plays for the first time this season.
Michael Bunting, Matthew Wood, and Filip Forsberg scored for the Predators, who had won four of five.
Blues 2, Senators 1
Jake Neighbours scored both goals and Joel Hofer made 41 saves as St. Louis edged Ottawa. The Blues killed off six penalties and overcame an early shot deficit.
Fabian Zetterlund scored for the Senators. Linus Ullmark stopped 18 shots.
Islanders 2, Lightning 0
Cal Ritchie’s power-play goal in the third period proved decisive as New York shut out Tampa Bay. Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves for his 25th career shutout, tying a franchise record.
Tampa Bay was without top players Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Canadiens 2, Maple Leafs 1 (SO)
Alexandre Texier scored the shootout winner as Montreal outlasted Toronto. Cole Caufield also scored and Jakub Dobes made 22 saves in the win.
Scott Laughton scored Toronto’s only goal. Dennis Hildeby made 33 saves in his start for the Leafs.
Kings 6, Blackhawks 0
Darcy Kuemper stopped all 23 shots for his 38th career shutout. Brandt Clarke scored twice and Drew Doughty recorded three assists in the blowout win for Los Angeles.
Chicago was shut out for the second time in three games.
Flames 2, Mammoth 0
Yegor Sharangovich opened the scoring in the first minute and Dustin Wolf recorded his second shutout of the season. Calgary won its second straight to start a critical homestand.
Utah’s two-game win streak was snapped. Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves.
Canucks 4, Wild 2
Aatu Raty scored twice and added an assist to help Vancouver snap a four-game skid. Tom Willander also scored his first NHL goal.
Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello scored for Minnesota, who have now lost two straight.
Red Wings 4, Kraken 3
Patrick Kane buried the game-winner late in the third as Detroit edged Seattle. Emmett Finnie, Andrew Copp, and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Red Wings.
Adam Larsson led Seattle with a goal and assist. The Kraken have now lost five straight.
NHL Handicapping Recap
Saturday’s slate was full of value for sharp bettors. Colorado’s OT win on the road cashed for moneyline backers, while Florida’s stunning comeback rewarded over bettors and dog chasers. The Kings easily covered the puck line, and Montreal’s shootout win over Toronto hit as a nice plus-money play. For more expert analysis, visit the SportsHub leaderboard and explore today’s free NHL picks.
NHL Saturday FAQ
Who scored the most goals on Saturday?
Florida and Columbus combined for 13 total goals, but Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon was the top individual scorer with two goals, including the game-winner.
Which game had the biggest comeback?
The Panthers’ rally from 4-1, 5-4, and 6-4 deficits to win in overtime was the night’s most dramatic comeback.
Which teams recorded shutouts?
The Kings blanked the Blackhawks 6-0, and the Islanders shut out Tampa Bay 2-0.
What team was the best puck line cover?
Los Angeles, covering the puck line with ease in their 6-0 win, offered strong value for puck line bettors.
Where can I get expert NHL betting picks?
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