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Monday’s NHL slate brought major momentum swings, playoff-impact wins, and some critical betting notes. Buffalo stayed red hot with a ninth straight win, Colorado protected home ice for the 18th time, and Edmonton cooled off Winnipeg again. Carolina pulled off another overtime result, while underdogs like Calgary and San Jose cashed in with late-game execution.
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- Buffalo keeps climbing: The Sabres are one win away from tying the franchise record after their ninth straight. They’ve been one of the league’s best recent ATS/value plays.
- Avalanche home streak continues: Colorado improved to 16-0-2 at home and 14 straight overall in Denver. Bettors are now seeing them priced as a true elite.
- Canucks remain a shootout machine: Lankinen is now 17-for-17 in shootouts this season — a stat that live bettors and totals players need to note.
- Hurricanes do it again in OT: Carolina is now 9-3 in overtimes this season, with another clutch 3-on-3 win.
- Flames win another tight one: Calgary has now won four of five — three of those by one goal, two in OT.
- Sharks producing as dogs: San Jose is 5-3 since Dec. 11, and 4-1 in its last five road games.
- Bruins, Jets trending cold: Boston is 0-4-2 in its last six, while Winnipeg has now dropped six straight.
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Full Game Recaps
These breakdowns highlight what actually decided each game — from go-ahead goals to key goalie performances and late empty-net swings that decided totals and covers.
Sabres 4, Blues 2
Zach Benson’s goal early in the third period broke a 2-2 tie and helped Buffalo grab its ninth straight win. The Sabres are now one away from tying the franchise win streak mark.
They trailed 2-1 before tying it late in the second. Peyton Krebs sealed it with an empty-netter. Buffalo backers have continued to cash as this streak builds momentum.
Avalanche 5, Kings 2
Colorado stayed perfect at home behind goals from MacKinnon, Nelson, Necas, Makar, and Drury. They’ve now won 14 straight in Denver and are 16-0-2 at home overall.
The Kings dropped their seventh in nine and looked overwhelmed in transition. Colorado continues to reward puck line backers at home.
Canucks 3, Kraken 2 (SO)
Liam Ohgren scored the only shootout goal, and Kevin Lankinen improved to 17-for-17 in shootouts this season. The Canucks picked up their fourth shootout win of the year.
Lankinen made 37 saves in regulation and OT. Seattle controlled pace but couldn’t finish. Vancouver remains a dangerous team in extra time.
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Hurricanes 3, Rangers 2 (OT)
Jackson Blake’s power-play goal with 12.6 seconds left in OT gave Carolina another 3-on-3 win. The Hurricanes are now 9-3 in overtimes this season.
Brandon Bussi made just 17 saves but got the win. For bettors, Carolina remains a sharp angle in tight games thanks to OT success.
Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
Minnesota stormed out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back. Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists, while Vegas managed just 16 total shots.
The Wild are now 21-4-3 since Nov. 1. Bettors who jumped in early continue to see value on moneyline and totals.
Panthers 5, Capitals 3
Aaron Ekblad scored the game-winner late in the third and Sam Reinhart added a second goal on an empty-netter to seal it for Florida.
Bobrovsky made 22 saves and moved into eighth all-time in goalie wins. The Panthers have won 9 of their last 12 and are covering in most recent spots.
Oilers 3, Jets 1
Calvin Pickard stopped 41 shots and Edmonton scored twice in the second to hand Winnipeg another loss — its sixth straight.
Max Jones and Jack Roslovic scored for the Oilers before Zach Hyman added an empty-netter. Winnipeg’s skid has made them a fade target for many bettors lately.
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Blue Jackets 4, Senators 1
Columbus got goals from four different players and coasted to a road win behind Jet Greaves’ 27 saves. Boone Jenner and Denton Mateychuk each tallied.
Ottawa has now lost three straight. Their offensive struggles have made them a reliable under play during the skid.
Predators 4, Mammoth 3
Steven Stamkos scored twice in the third, including his 599th career goal, as Nashville came back from multiple deficits to win.
The Mammoth led three times but couldn’t close it. Stamkos now sits one goal away from 600 — a narrative likely to attract prop play next outing.
Flames 2, Bruins 1 (OT)
Connor Zary scored the OT winner off a deflection with 1:53 left in the extra session. Calgary has now won four of five — with three going to OT.
Boston’s winless streak hits six. They had chances late in regulation and overtime, but couldn’t solve Dustin Wolf when it mattered.
Sharks 5, Ducks 4
Macklin Celebrini led the Sharks with a goal and two assists, and San Jose held on for a fourth win in five road games. Anaheim fell short despite two goals from Troy Terry.
The Ducks pulled goalie Lukas Dostal after allowing four goals on nine shots. San Jose bettors continue to find sharp dog value in road spots.
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