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Washington Capitals Win in Shootout Over Carolina Hurricanes
Sonny Milano achieved his inaugural hat trick in the NHL, while Alex Ovechkin continued his scoring prowess as the Washington Capitals halted the Carolina Hurricanes’ winning streak at five games with a shootout triumph on Friday night. Ovechkin’s goal marked the 846th of his NHL career. Milano’s exceptional juggling goal delighted the energized crowd in the nation’s capital. After scoring for the sixth time in four games, Ovechkin’s tally for the season now stands at 24 goals, enhancing his chances of surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record. Fans erupted with cheers of “Ovi! Ovi!” following his goal, and later, they tossed hats onto the ice to celebrate Milano’s third goal during the thrilling game.
John Carlson kickstarted the Capitals’ comeback by scoring early in the third period. Connor McMichael added a goal shortly after, and Dylan Strome secured the victory in a five-round shootout. This result marked the Capitals’ fourth win in five games, propelling them within one point of Detroit for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Furthermore, they are now just two points behind Philadelphia for third place in the Metropolitan Division with hopes of making the playoffs alive.
Dallas Stars Defeat Pittsburgh Penguins
Jamie Benn netted two quick goals within a span of 1:17 to extend his goal streak to three games, leading the Dallas Stars to a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Benn, serving as the Stars’ captain, has now scored 15 goals this season, with six coming in the last eight games. The Stars claimed the central Division’s top spot with 95 points, holding an 11-game lead with only 13 games left to play, along with the Colorado Avalanche. Michael Bunting opened the scoring for Pittsburgh, but Jake Oettinger’s stellar performance in goal shut down the Penguins, with Rickard Rakell managing a goal in the third period for Pittsburgh.
Colorado Avalanche Dominate Columbus Blue Jackets
Mikko Rantanen’s two goals and an assist, accompanied by Nathan MacKinnon’s late scoring streak at home, propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a commanding 6-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Avalanche staged a remarkable comeback after trailing 1-0, scoring six consecutive goals, with MacKinnon keeping his home points streak alive for the 33rd game. The victory marked the Avalanche’s eighth consecutive win, solidifying their lead in the Central Division. With the Colorado Avalanche remaining a formidable force in the league, their postseason aspirations are bright.
Arizona Coyotes Prevail in Overtime Against Seattle Kraken
Dylan Guenther’s overtime heroics secured a triumph for the Arizona Coyotes over the struggling Seattle Kraken, who suffered their seventh consecutive loss. Guenther’s breakaway goal sealed the victory just over four minutes into overtime. Clayton Keller’s late goal in regulation tied the game for the Coyotes, ultimately setting up Guenther’s overtime heroics. Karel Vejmelka’s solid performance with 26 saves and Keller’s offensive contribution were pivotal in the Coyotes’ victory over the Kraken.
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