In an intense overtime clash, Jordan Eberle lifted the Seattle Kraken to victory over the Calgary Flames with a goal just 48 seconds into overtime on Saturday night. The 2-1 win at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena marked the Kraken’s third consecutive win, a notable achievement as they handed Calgary its first loss of the season after four straight victories.
Seattle’s Chandler Stephenson also contributed with a crucial goal, and goaltender Joey Daccord was outstanding between the pipes, stopping 21 shots. This victory was particularly meaningful for the Kraken, as it marked their first-ever home win against Calgary, ending a six-game losing streak that stretched back to their debut as an expansion team in the league.
Calgary’s Blake Coleman scored the lone goal for his team, while Flames’ netminder Dan Vladar also recorded 21 saves but couldn’t stave off defeat in overtime. The Kraken dominated possession in the extra frame, controlling the faceoff and maintaining puck control in Calgary’s end. After a scramble in the Flames’ defensive zone, Eberle received a pass from Brandon Montour and buried the puck into the net with a one-timer, sealing the win for Seattle.
Panthers Edge Golden Knights in OT Thriller
In another exciting overtime finish, the Florida Panthers narrowly defeated the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-3, thanks to a late-game goal by Gustav Forsling. With only 17 seconds remaining in the extra period, Forsling scored on a pass from Sam Bennett, finding the back of the net on the right side. The matchup pitted the last two Stanley Cup champions against each other, with Florida emerging victorious this time.
Sam Reinhart, Bennett, and Eetu Luostarinen also found the scoresheet for Florida, while Aaron Ekblad and Anton Lundell added two assists apiece. Sergei Bobrovsky was solid in net with 23 saves. Vegas, despite goals from Tanner Pearson, Keegan Kolesar, and Brett Howden, couldn’t hold on, with Ilya Samsonov making 45 saves in a strong but ultimately unsuccessful effort.
Capitals Prevail Over Devils in High-Scoring Overtime Contest
In another nail-biter, the Washington Capitals edged out the New Jersey Devils 6-5 in overtime, with Tom Wilson netting the decisive goal at the 4-minute mark of OT. Wilson’s second goal of the night capped off a thrilling game in which Washington blew multiple two-goal leads but managed to secure the win.
Dylan Strome shone for the Capitals, registering two goals and an assist. Connor McMichael and Andrew Mangiapane also contributed goals, and Alex Ovechkin added to his legendary career tally. The Devils rallied late, with Nico Hischier scoring twice and assisting once to help force overtime, while Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, and Dawson Mercer added goals for New Jersey. Despite their efforts, Washington’s Logan Thompson made 26 saves to help seal the victory.
Utah Hockey Club Overcomes Bruins in Overtime
Michael Kesselring played hero for Utah Hockey Club, scoring a snap shot from the top of the right circle just under three minutes into overtime to defeat the Boston Bruins 2-1. The dramatic win came in Salt Lake City, where the home crowd saw their team come from behind to claim victory.
Kesselring, a former Northeastern University player, capitalized on a pass from Logan Cooley to beat Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Utah’s Vladislav Kolyachonok scored earlier in the game, while Connor Ingram made 22 saves. For Boston, Cole Koepke’s goal marked his third of the season, but Swayman’s 30 saves weren’t enough to fend off the relentless Utah attack.
Senators Outlast Lightning in Tight Battle
Drake Batherson was the star for the Ottawa Senators, notching two goals and an assist in a close 5-4 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. The game was a back-and-forth contest, with Ottawa coming out on top in the end.
Josh Norris, Brady Tkachuk, and Noah Gregor each found the back of the net for Ottawa, while Jake Sanderson contributed three assists to help secure the team’s victory. Goaltender Anton Forsberg made 25 saves, holding off Tampa Bay’s attack. Despite goals from Nikita Kucherov, Nicolas Paul, Jake Guentzel, and Mitchell Chaffee, the Lightning suffered their first defeat of the season after starting with three wins. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves in a losing effort.
Red Wings Top Winless Predators
Andrew Copp’s two-goal performance propelled the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators, who remain winless this season. Copp’s second goal, coming early in the third period, broke a 2-2 tie and gave Detroit the lead for good.
Vladimir Tarasenko, Dylan Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson also found the back of the net for the Red Wings, while goaltender Alex Lyon was stellar, stopping 37 shots. Nashville’s Steven Stamkos and Luke Schenn scored their team’s only goals, with Juuse Saros making 19 saves in the loss.
Islanders Win Lengthy Shootout Against Canadiens
In a marathon shootout that went to nine rounds, the New York Islanders edged out the Montreal Canadiens 4-3. Noah Dobson scored the game-winner in the ninth round of the shootout, sliding the puck under Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau to secure the victory.
The Islanders had taken the lead twice in regulation, thanks to goals from Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee, but the Canadiens rallied to tie the game each time. Cole Caufield scored twice for Montreal, including a late goal in the third period, while Primeau made 33 saves. Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves in a winning effort.
Rangers Down Maple Leafs
The New York Rangers picked up a 4-1 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks in part to Chris Kreider’s two-goal performance. Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin added goals for the Rangers, who have now won three straight games.
Auston Matthews scored the only goal for Toronto, which saw its three-game winning streak come to an end. Backup goalie Anthony Stolarz made 25 saves for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn’t enough to halt the Rangers’ momentum.
With thrilling overtime wins and dramatic performances, these games were filled with excitement as the NHL season heats up. The action-packed weekend proved again why hockey is one of the most unpredictable and exhilarating sports.