The Carolina Hurricanes continued their blistering form with a commanding 4-1 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers, marking their 12th victory in 14 games. Sebastian Aho and Jalen Chatfield led the charge with a goal and an assist each, while the Hurricanes exploded for three goals in the first seven minutes of the third period. Ryan Poehling netted the lone goal for Philadelphia, which has dropped two straight after a promising 4-0-1 run. Goaltenders Pyotr Kochetkov and Ivan Fedotov made 18 and 33 saves, respectively, in a game that showcased Carolina’s recent dominance.
Elsewhere, the Seattle Kraken blanked the Nashville Predators 3-0, thanks to Joey Daccord’s first shutout of the season and Brandon Montour’s standout performance with a goal and an assist. The Dallas Stars surged past the San Jose Sharks 5-2, powered by Jason Robertson’s three-point night and solid goaltending from Jake Oettinger. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed 3-0 over the Vegas Golden Knights as Fraser Minten celebrated his first NHL goal, with Joseph Woll earning his second career shutout.
Capping the night, the Buffalo Sabres edged the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in a gritty defensive battle. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, returning from injury, delivered a 23-save shutout, while Jason Zucker tipped in the game-winning power-play goal, marking his 200th NHL tally. As teams gear up for midseason form, several squads are staking their claims as playoff contenders with standout performances across the league.
