game recap

Eichel scores with 5.2 seconds left, Golden Knights defeat Senators

Marchessault has goal, assist; Ottawa loses fifth in row

by Callum Fraser / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: VGK 2, OTT 1

Golden Knights survive Senators as Eichel scores late

Jack Eichel scored with 5 seconds left in the 3rd, Jonathan Marchessault notched his 24th of the year and Robin Lehner made 39 stops in the win

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Jack Eichel scored with 5.2 seconds left in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win against the Ottawa Senators at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday.

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game recap

Lightning score three goals in 32 seconds in win against Blackhawks

Hedman, Perry, Sergachev set record for Tampa Bay; Vasilevskiy makes 24 saves

by Bruce Miles / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: TBL 6, CHI 3

Hedman records 2 goals in a 6-3 win over Blackhawks

Victor Hedman netted 2 goals, Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and earned 2 assists, helping Lightning to a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks

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CHICAGO -- The Tampa Bay Lightning scored three goals in 32 seconds in a 6-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.

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game recap

Kreider scores two more goals in Rangers win against Jets

Shesterkin makes 45 saves for New York, which has won three straight

by Darrin Bauming / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: NYR 4, WPG 1

Kreider notches two goals in Rangers' victory

Chris Kreider scored twice, and Igor Shesterkin stopped 44 out of 45 shots in the 4-1 Rangers victory

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WINNIPEG -- Chris Kreider scored two goals for the New York Rangers in a 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Sunday.

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game recap

Robertson scores hat trick in second straight game, Stars defeat Wild

Dallas has won four in row; Kaprizov gets two late goals for Minnesota

by Jessi Pierce / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: DAL 6, MIN 3

Robertson shines for Stars, hold off late Wild push

The Wild scored 2 with its goalie pulled, but the Stars held on to win 6-3 behind Jason Robertson's hat trick and 32 saves from Jake Oettinger

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ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Jason Robertson scored a hat trick for the second consecutive game, and the Dallas Stars won their fourth in a row with a 6-3 victory against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday.

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game recap

Rakell lifts Ducks past Sharks in OT

Wins it at 14 seconds for Anaheim; San Jose has lost 11 of 13

by Dan Arritt / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: ANA 3, SJS 2 - F/OT

Rakell nets overtime winner in a 3-2 win over Sharks

Rickard Rakell buried the overtime winner, Cam Fowler collected 2 assists, Anthony Stolarz stopped 20 shots, helping Ducks earn a 3-2 win in OT

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ANAHEIM -- Rickard Rakell scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win against the San Jose Sharks at Honda Center on Sunday.

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NHL Insider

Ovechkin will break all-time NHL goals record, Jagr says

Two ahead of Capitals forward for third all-time, believes Gretzky's record of 894 in jeopardy

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Jaromir Jagr has watched Alex Ovechkin from the Czech Republic this season and concluded this about the Washington Capitals forward's climb up the NHL goals list.

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game recap

Hurricanes defeat Kraken, extend home point streak to 11 games

Raanta makes 28 saves in win; Jarnkrok has goal, assist for Seattle

by Kurt Dusterberg / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: CAR 3, SEA 2

Teravainen, Necas both score big goals in victory

Teuvo Teravainen scored the tying goal in the 2nd in his 500th NHL game and Martin Necas snapped his scoreless drought in the 3-2 win at home

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period for the Carolina Hurricanes, who extended their home point streak to 11 games with a 3-2 win against the Seattle Kraken at PNC Arena on Sunday.

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game recap

Hamilton's OT goal helps Devils recover against Blues

Defenseman scores first game-winner for New Jersey after St. Louis rallies from down two in third

by Mike. G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Recap: NJD 3, STL 2 - F/OT

Hamilton propels Devils in OT win over Blues

Dougie Hamilton scored the game-winning goal, and Ty Smith scored his first goal since November, as the Devils beat the Blues, 3-2 in OT

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NEWARK, N.J. -- Dougie Hamilton scored his first game-winning goal for the New Jersey Devils at 1:12 of overtime to give them a 3-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center on Sunday.

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game recap

Athanasiou scores twice, Kings shut out Sabres

Petersen makes 19 saves for Los Angeles, which has won seven of nine

by Heather Engel / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: LAK 3, BUF 0

Athanasiou scores twice in win over Sabres

Andreas Athanasiou scored 2 goals and Cal Petersen posted a shutout in the Kings 3-0 win over the Sabres

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BUFFALO -- Andreas Athanasiou scored twice to help the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Sunday.

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fantasy

Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups

Schmaltz, Haula, Hischier lead list of best players to add for Week 20; podcast

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

Each week during the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com will provide the top 10 players to add off the fantasy hockey waiver wire. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.

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NHL Heritage Classic

Heritage Classic venue has personal touch with Maple Leafs GM

Dubas harbors fond memories of attending games at Tim Hortons Field, where Toronto will play Buffalo on March 13

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

HAMILTON -- Kyle Dubas feels right at home whenever he's at Tim Hortons Field.

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NHL Insider

Rookie Watch: Bunting, Mercer among Canada-born scoring leaders

Maple Leafs forward, Devils center top in points, goals

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2021-22 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch.

This week, a look at the top five scorers among Canada-born rookies:

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Ward's experience as fill-in AHL coach was memorable

Former NHL forward led Henderson, Golden Knights' affiliate, to 'inspirational' victory

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the past 10 years. Douglas joined NHL.com in March 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles former NHL forward Joel Ward coaching his first professional hockey game with Henderson of the American Hockey League.

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news

Jagr moves Czech team's game to raise money for Ukraine refugees

Third-leading goal-scorer in NHL history shifts Kladno season finale to 18,000-seat O2 Arena in Prague

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jaromir Jagr, the third-leading goal-scorer in NHL history, said Kladno, the team he owns in the Czech Extraliga, will move its final regular-season game to O2 Arena in Prague on Tuesday to raise money for refugees from Ukraine who have fled to the Czech Republic.

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fantasy

NHL DFS player picks, projections

Daily fantasy strategies, advice for upcoming contests; podcast analysis

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey player picks, projections and strategies for DFS contests in the 2021-22 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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Short Shifts

Schmaltz's record performance for Coyotes tied to Hawerchuk, Tkachuk

Veteran forward sets team mark for points, dishes out five assists in wild comeback win

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Schmaltz celebrates goal

Schmaltz celebrates goal

Nick Schmaltz one of his goals scored on his historic 7-point night

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Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz decided to make history on Saturday because if he made it Sunday, it would have been just a little too coincidental.

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The Buzz

NHL Buzz: Andersen day to day for Hurricanes, doesn't play against Kraken

Dumba, Zuccarello return for Wild; O'Brien signs two-year deal with Coyotes

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Throughout the 2021-22 season, NHL.com will have you covered with the latest news.

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news

Johnson of Blackhawks thankful for Eichel's help with disk surgery

Golden Knights forward, who was first NHL player to have procedure, 'was unbelievable in the whole process'

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

CHICAGO -- Tyler Johnson said he feels great after having artificial disk replacement surgery on Dec. 3, and the Chicago Blackhawks forward is appreciative of the help he received from Jack Eichel, who had the surgery in November.

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Short Shifts

Coyne Schofield, Olympic teammates perform Blackhawks puck drop

Group leads International Women's Day celebrations at United Center

by Lauren Merola @laurmerola / NHL.com Staff Writer

USA women's hockey drops the puck

TBL@CHI: The US women's olympic team drops the puck

The silver medal winning USA Women's Olympic hockey team was honored by the Blackhawks, dropping the ceremonial puck before tonight's game

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The Chicago Blackhawks brought the bling to their pregame ceremony.

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fantasy

Fantasy hockey top 25 line rankings

NHL.com lists best units in terms of past chemistry, rest-of-season upside

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com ranks the top 25 forward lines in terms of fantasy hockey upside for the rest of the 2021-22 season. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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Short Shifts

Islanders honor Chara for most NHL games played by defenseman

In his 24th season, 44-year-old breaks Chris Chelios' record

by Lauren Merola @laurmerola / NHL.com Staff Writer

Islanders Honor Zdeno Chara

Islanders Honor Zdeno Chara

Zdeno Chara's past and present teammates honor him for setting the NHL's games played record for a defenseman.

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The New York Islanders celebrated Zdeno Chara and his record-breaking number of games played by an NHL defenseman before the matchup against the St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena on Saturday. The team put together a video tribute and gifted Chara a special sweater for the occasion.

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NHL Insider

Woodcroft says he wants Oilers to focus on present, not long-term goals

Coach discusses 'keeping our picture small' in Q&A with NHL.com

by Tim Campbell @TimNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Jay Woodcroft said he wants the Edmonton Oilers to focus on daily details, not the larger picture of trying to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL Insider

Anderson talks Sabres, future, Heritage Classic in sit-down with NHL.com

Goalie says it's likely time to put 'family first' after 19 NHL seasons

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Sitting Down with…" runs each Sunday. We talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice.

This edition features Buffalo Sabres goalie Craig Anderson.

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injury

Hagelin out indefinitely for Capitals with eye injury

Forward struck with stick during practice; Mantha could return

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Carl Hagelin will be out indefinitely for the Washington Capitals after having surgery for an eye injury.

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news

Nash has number retired by Blue Jackets

61 of forward first to be honored by Columbus, is leader in goals, assists, points and games played

by Craig Merz / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

COLUMBUS -- Rick Nash had his No. 61 retired by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, the first jersey number sent to the rafters of Nationwide Arena in their 21-season history.

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Hockey Is For Everyone

You Can Play celebrates 10 years of helping LGBTQ+ community in hockey

NHL partner has promoted acceptance, 'revolutionized the sport'

by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer

The emails went out, and Patrick Burke could only hope. So many thoughts were wrapped up in these emails, pleas to NHL teams and players and general managers for help on a project that was a response to grief and fury, a response to the death of his younger brother, Brendan.

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Hockey Is For Everyone

Dream Gap Tour stop at Capitals practice facility inspires women to play

Opportunity to be on ice with top players 'dream come true' for those at all levels

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Riley Chadwick had a noticeable smile behind her goalie mask when Haley Skarupa skated toward her net and fired a puck just over her shoulder.

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news

Hurricanes could add defenseman prior to NHL Trade Deadline, GM says

Carolina without DeAngelo, Smith because of injuries, ranks first in goals against per game

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

The Carolina Hurricanes are interested in adding a defenseman before the NHL Trade Deadline, general manager Don Waddell said Friday.

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Short Shifts

Nash showered with special gifts during number retirement ceremony

Blue Jackets great given custom blue jacket, golf cart

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

Rick Nash put on many blue jackets in his life, but this one might be the most special.

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news

Maple Leafs look to bolster defensemen, not goalies, by Trade Deadline

GM says Campbell, Mrazek 'have shown themselves to be good' in net

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

HAMILTON, Ontario -- The Toronto Maple Leafs are not worried about their goaltending and are more focused on improving at defenseman before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, general manager Kyle Dubas said Friday.

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