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Friday night in the NHL brought high drama, clutch comebacks, and blowout performances. The Florida Panthers erased a late 3-0 deficit to stun the Hurricanes in a shootout, while the Avalanche stayed dominant at home and the Stars lit up the scoreboard with eight goals against Anaheim. From hat tricks to milestone runs, it was a night filled with both betting value and hockey excitement.
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Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3 (SO)
Florida stunned Carolina with a late comeback capped by shootout goals from Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues. Trailing 3-0 with under 10 minutes to play, the Panthers stormed back with goals from Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Reinhart’s equalizer at 0:52 left. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 shots and added three saves in the shootout for his fifth straight win.
Marchand’s goal marked his 13th consecutive 20-goal season. Carolina’s Brandon Bussi made a career-high 38 saves but saw his nine-game win streak halted. Sebastian Aho scored twice and Jordan Staal added a goal for the Hurricanes, whose five-game winning streak ended.
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Avalanche 3, Jets 2
Colorado won its 12th straight at home as Brent Burns, Martin Necas, and Parker Kelly found the net in a tight win over Winnipeg. Scott Wedgewood stopped 20 shots and Josh Manson had two assists for the Avs, who are now 14-0-2 at home and 20-1-4 in their last 25 overall.
The Jets got goals from Morgan Barron and Mark Scheifele, while Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves. Winnipeg has now dropped six of seven and 12 of its last 15, making them a key fade team tracked on SportsHub’s leaderboards.
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Friday night delivered major value across the NHL betting board. Florida’s comeback upset, Colorado’s home win streak, and Dallas’ scoring eruption all matched projections found in SportsHub expert picks. Teams like Winnipeg and Anaheim continue to trend negatively, which sharp bettors are exploiting through free picks and computer models.
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Stars 8, Ducks 3
Dallas exploded for four first-period goals, including tallies from Oskar Back, Roope Hintz, Sam Steel, and Thomas Harley, to cruise past Anaheim. Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, while Adam Erne and Ilya Lyubushkin also scored. The Stars matched their season-high goal total and improved to an NHL-best 13-2-4 on the road.
Anaheim got goals from Ryan Poehling, Beckett Sennecke, and Mikael Granlund, but goalie Lukas Dostal was pulled after allowing four goals on seven shots. The Ducks are now 9-10-1 after starting the season 11-3-1. For over/under plays and blowout trends, check SportsHub’s NHL strategy blog.
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Canucks 4, Islanders 1
Kiefer Sherwood recorded his second hat trick of the season and third of his career to lead Vancouver past New York. David Kampf scored the opener, and Thatcher Demko made 22 saves, holding a shutout until the final five minutes.
Anders Lee broke the shutout with 5:05 remaining for the Islanders, who suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since late November. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves in the loss.
With Vancouver trending up since trading Quinn Hughes, this team has become a sharp play in premium hockey picks.
Devils 2, Mammoth 1
Stefan Noesen’s go-ahead goal early in the third period and Jacob Markstrom’s 32 saves lifted New Jersey to a road win over Utah. Connor Brown also scored, and Nico Hischier had two assists as the Devils climbed to third in the Metro Division.
Daniil But scored Utah’s lone goal, and Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 of 22 shots in the loss. The Mammoth have now dropped two of their last three. For smart road-team plays and division tracking, use SportsHub’s daily hockey picks.
FAQ
Who led the Panthers’ comeback win?
Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Sam Reinhart scored late goals, with Reinhart tying it in the final minute before a shootout win.
How many straight home games have the Avalanche won?
Colorado has won 12 straight at home and is unbeaten in regulation at home this season (14-0-2).
Which team scored the most goals Friday?
The Dallas Stars with 8 goals in a blowout win over Anaheim.
Who had a hat trick on Friday night?
Vancouver’s Kiefer Sherwood tallied his second hat trick of the season.
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