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Colorado Avalanche Defeat Minnesota Wild in Overtime
Valeri Nichushkin made a triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup after a two-month absence, scoring a power-play goal just 2:32 into overtime to secure a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Denver.
Nichushkin’s goal came shortly after Kirill Kaprizov drew a penalty for hooking, providing the Avalanche with a timely advantage. Nichushkin’s comeback followed a period of absence during which he received care through the player assistance program, making this game his first appearance since January 10.
Nathan MacKinnon contributed to the victory with two assists, extending his home points streak to 32 games. This achievement ties him with Guy Lafleur (1978-79) for the third-longest run in NHL history.
Artturi Lehkonen got Colorado off to a quick start with a goal just 42 seconds into the game. Although Devon Toews appeared to score for the Avalanche with around 2:30 remaining, the Wild challenged for offside, leading to the goal being disallowed after a review. Brock Faber managed to score the only goal for Minnesota.
Arizona Coyotes Secure Victory Against Detroit Red Wings
Connor Ingram’s stellar performance in net, making 28 saves, helped the Arizona Coyotes claim a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Tempe. This victory marked the Coyotes’ first home win in six weeks, breaking a streak of seven consecutive losses at Mullett Arena and 16 defeats in their last 18 games.
Jack McBain, Alex Kerfoot, Logan Cooley, and Nick Bjugstad all found the net for Arizona, with goaltender Ingram now tied for the NHL shutout lead with six, alongside Pittsburgh’s Tristan Jarry. The struggling Red Wings, missing injured captain Dylan Larkin, have now lost four games in a row under challenging circumstances.
Winnipeg Jets Defeat Seattle Kraken
In Seattle, Laurent Brossoit’s standout performance, making 17 saves for his first shutout of the season, aided the Winnipeg Jets in a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. Mark Scheifele broke the deadlock with his 19th goal 7:15 into the third period, propelling the Jets to victory.
Adam Lowry extended Winnipeg’s lead with a goal with 8:32 left in the game, securing the win alongside Nikolaj Ehlers’ empty-netter. The Jets now find themselves tied with Dallas and Colorado at the top of the Central Division, showcasing their competitiveness in the NHL.
Dallas Stars Dominate Anaheim Ducks
Elsewhere, in Anaheim, Roope Hintz’s impressive performance, tallying a goal and two assists to surpass 300 career points, led the Dallas Stars to a 6-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Chris Tanev’s first goal for Dallas added to the Stars’ dominant display, as they extended their winning streak to four games.
With players like Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski also contributing with goals and assists, the Stars showcased their offensive prowess, jumping to a commanding 3-0 lead in the first period. Dallas capitalized on three power-play goals, displaying a strong performance with the man advantage.
Radek Faksa, Mason Marchment, Ryan Strome, and Alex Killorn also found the net in a game that highlighted the Stars’ formidable form in the Central Division.
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