Stamkos’ Hat Trick Leads Predators, Bruins Dominate Lightning & More NHL Action

Stamkos Delivers OT Hat Trick as Predators Edge Blackhawks

Steven Stamkos put on a show, completing a hat trick in overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Stamkos’ one-timer at 2:39 of OT sealed the victory, marking his 14th career hat trick. Justus Annunen made 17 saves, helping the Predators extend their win streak to three. Meanwhile, Alex Vlasic and Ilya Mikheyev scored for Chicago, which has now earned points in five straight games (3-0-2). Arvid Soderblom stopped 38 shots in the loss.

Flames Shut Out Canadiens Behind Wolf’s Stellar Performance

Dustin Wolf continued to impress, recording his third shutout of the season as the Calgary Flames blanked the Montreal Canadiens 1-0. Joel Farabee scored the lone goal, while Wolf made 26 saves to help Calgary reclaim the second Western Conference wild-card spot. On the other side, rookie goalie Jakub Dobes had 23 saves for the Canadiens, who saw their six-game point streak snapped.

Panthers Dominate Sabres, Extend Streak to Six Games

In Sunrise, Florida, the Panthers continued their dominance, shutting out the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 for their sixth consecutive win. Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves in his Florida debut, while Nate Schmidt tallied two primary assists. A.J. Greer, Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell, and Sam Bennett (empty net) all scored for Florida. The Panthers haven’t trailed in six games and are a perfect 19-for-19 on the penalty kill during this run. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had 32 saves for Buffalo.

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Tkachuk Lifts Senators Over Rangers in OT Comeback

Brady Tkachuk played the hero for the Ottawa Senators, scoring twice, including the overtime winner, to complete a 4-3 comeback win over the New York Rangers. Ottawa erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period, with Ridly Greig and Michael Amadio scoring late to force OT. Artemi Panarin had extended his goal streak to four games, but it wasn’t enough as Ottawa moved into the East’s top wild-card spot.

Byfield’s OT Goal Snaps Kings’ Skid Against Blues

Quinton Byfield ended the Los Angeles Kings’ five-game losing streak, scoring 27 seconds into overtime to secure a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Anze Kopitar also scored, while Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 shots. The Blues’ Nick Leddy, returning from a 45-game injury absence, notched his first goal of the season, but Joel Hofer’s 21 saves weren’t enough to steal the win.

Hyman, McDavid Power Oilers Past Stars

Zach Hyman (2 goals, 1 assist) and Connor McDavid (goal, assist) led the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars. Viktor Arvidsson and Connor Brown also found the net, while Stuart Skinner made 21 saves. The Stars’ four-game win streak ended, despite Mikko Rantanen scoring in his debut, alongside Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn, and Matt Dumba.

Kraken Snap Skid, Top Flyers 4-1

Matty Beniers had a goal and an assist, and Philipp Grubauer made 23 saves in his first win since Dec. 30, as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. Tye Kartye and Chandler Stephenson also scored, while Brandon Montour added an empty-netter. The Flyers are now 0-3-0 on their seven-game homestand.

Swayman Shines as Bruins Shut Out Lightning

In Tampa, Jeremy Swayman snapped a six-game losing streak, making 26 saves for his fourth shutout as the Boston Bruins blanked the Lightning 4-0. Playing their first game since trading captain Brad Marchand, Boston got two goals from former Lightning forward Cole Koepke, an empty-netter from Nikita Zadorov, and a goal from Mark Kastelic in his 200th NHL game.

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Nichushkin’s Hat Trick Helps Avalanche Overcome Leafs

Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career regular-season hat trick, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nathan MacKinnon reached 100 points for the season, netting two goals (his 999th career point), while Jonathan Drouin and Joel Kiviranta also scored. Toronto’s Mitch Marner and John Tavares had two goals each, but the Leafs dropped their third straight game.

Islanders Rally Past Sharks in First Game Without Nelson

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in their first game since trading Brock Nelson. Anders Lee and Adam Boqvist scored in the third, while Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots to help the Isles move within three points of the second wild-card spot in the East. The Sharks, with just 43 points, have the worst record in the NHL.

Final Thoughts

From Stamkos’ OT hat trick to Swayman’s shutout, Tkachuk’s clutch performance, and Nichushkin’s big night, Saturday’s NHL action had it all. Which team’s momentum will carry forward as the playoff race heats up? Stay tuned for more hockey highlights!