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The Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Radek Faksa and Jason Robertson scored 18 seconds apart in the second period to give the Stars a 2-1 lead, and Joe Pavelski added a goal and an assist. Wyatt Johnston sealed the win with a power-play goal in the third period.The Stars' victory keeps them atop the Central Division with 89 points, four ahead of Winnipeg and Colorado. The Kings, meanwhile, remain tied for third in the Pacific Division with Vegas at 75 points.The Kings got off to a fast start when Kevin Fiala scored just 26 seconds into the game, but the Stars quickly responded. Faksa tied the game at 1-1 with a snap shot from high in the slot at 10:34, and Robertson put the Stars ahead 2-1 just 18 seconds later.The Stars continued to control the game in the second period, outshooting the Kings 15-7. Pavelski extended the Stars' lead to 3-1 with a goal at 17:29, and Johnston added an insurance goal on the power play at 6:57 of the third period.Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves in his first game since Feb. 26 to earn the win for the Stars. Cam Talbot made 31 saves for the Kings.The Stars will host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, while the Kings will host the New York Islanders on Monday night.

The NHL witnessed a thrilling weekend of action, with several teams making significant strides in the playoff race.In Buffalo, the Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in a shootout. Alex Tuch scored the decisive goal, while Jacob Bryson tied the game late in the third period. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves for Buffalo.The Florida Panthers continued their dominance, defeating the Calgary Flames 5-1. Vladimir Tarasenko, acquired from Ottawa, scored his first two goals as a Panther. Aleksander Barkov, Sam Bennett, and Kevin Stenlund also found the net for Florida, who now have won 17 of their last 20 games.The Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. David Pastrnak reached 40 goals for the third consecutive season, while Pavel Zacha had two goals and an assist. Linus Ullmark made 38 saves for Boston.The New York Rangers shut out the St. Louis Blues 4-0, with Igor Shesterkin making 26 saves for his 13th career shutout. Vincent Trocheck and Jimmy Vesey scored in the first period, while Chris Kreider and Kaapo Kakko added goals later.The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2, with Jesperi Kotkaniemi scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves for Carolina, who have now won eight of their last 11 games.The Toronto Maple Leafs edged out the Montreal Canadiens 3-2, with John Tavares scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Max Domi and Bobby McMann also scored for Toronto, while Ilya Samsonov made 29 saves.The Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Luke Evangelista scored the game-winning goal in the third period, while Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves.The Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0, with defenseman Darren Raddysh recording five assists. Victor Hedman scored twice and added an assist, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season.The Washington Capitals defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, with Tom Wilson scoring for the second consecutive game. Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves for Washington, who are now within striking distance of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.The San Jose Sharks snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Thomas Bordeleau scored two power-play goals, while Magnus Chrona made 31 saves for his first NHL win.

Valeri Nichushkin's triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup after a two-month absence proved pivotal in their 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. The Russian winger netted the game-winning goal just 2:32 into the extra period, capitalizing on a power play opportunity created by Kirill Kaprizov's hooking penalty.Nichushkin's return marked a significant boost for the Avalanche, who have been without his scoring prowess since January 10th. His presence on the ice was immediately felt, as he showcased his signature speed and physicality.Nathan MacKinnon continued his remarkable home point streak, extending it to 32 games with two assists. The Avalanche captain is now tied with Guy Lafleur for the third-longest home point run in NHL history.The Avalanche's victory was not without its challenges. The Wild, despite playing their second game in as many nights, showed resilience and determination. Devon Toews appeared to have tied the game with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, but the goal was overturned upon review for offside.Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson put in a valiant effort in net, making several key saves to keep his team in the game. However, Alexandar Georgiev proved to be the difference-maker, stopping a penalty shot from Mats Zuccarello late in the third period.The Avalanche's victory was a testament to their depth and resilience. Despite making several roster moves at the trade deadline, they were able to seamlessly integrate their new additions into the lineup. Casey Mittelstadt, Brandon Duhaime, Yakov Trenin, and Sean Walker all contributed to the team's success.For the Wild, the loss was a setback in their pursuit of a playoff berth. They remain on the fringe of the playoff picture, but will need to find consistency in their play to secure a spot in the postseason.

Alex Ovechkin's relentless pursuit of hockey history continued on Thursday night as he scored his 840th career goal, propelling the Washington Capitals to a resounding 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Russian superstar's milestone goal, coupled with an assist, elevated him past Hall of Famer Paul Coffey into 15th place on the NHL's all-time scoring list.Ovechkin's 10th goal in his last 15 games brought him within 54 goals of Wayne Gretzky's untouchable record of 894 career goals. The 38-year-old's unwavering determination and exceptional scoring prowess continue to captivate the hockey world.The Capitals' triumph was a collective effort, with Tom Wilson contributing a short-handed goal and an assist. Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, and Ivan Miroshnichenko also found the back of the net for Washington, who are desperately clinging to their playoff hopes in the Eastern Conference.Charlie Lindgren, filling in for the ailing Darcy Keumper, turned in a stellar performance, stopping all 39 shots he faced for his sixth career shutout. Tristan Jarry, on the other hand, endured a rough outing for the Penguins, allowing four goals on 22 shots before being pulled in the second period.The Penguins' loss further dampened their fading postseason aspirations, as they have now dropped four of their last five games. Sidney Crosby, the team's captain and perennial superstar, was held without a point for the third consecutive game, marking the first such occurrence this season.Pittsburgh's struggles have prompted speculation that they may become sellers before Friday's trade deadline, with star forward Jake Guentzel potentially on the move to division rival Carolina. The Penguins, the NHL's oldest team, are looking to rejuvenate their roster and focus on the future, with this season appearing to be a lost cause.The Penguins' woes have been exacerbated by their abysmal power play, which ranks 28th in the league and has been prone to surrendering short-handed goals. Wilson's early goal in the game marked the 10th time Pittsburgh has allowed a goal while on the power play this season, the third-highest total in the NHL.Despite their struggles, the Penguins remain hopeful that they can turn things around and make a late push for the playoffs. However, with 21 games remaining in the regular season, time is running out for the once-mighty Penguins.

Leon Draisaitl's overtime heroics propelled the Edmonton Oilers to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games.Draisaitl, who has been on a tear lately, scored his second goal of the game just 2:18 into the extra period, assisted by Connor McDavid. The Oilers' captain also had two assists, extending his point streak to 12 straight games.The Bruins, who have struggled at home this season, took the lead 4:26 into the third period when Pavel Zacha converted a one-time slap shot from Danton Heinen. However, Draisaitl tied the game with just 1:20 remaining in regulation, setting the stage for his overtime winner.Edmonton's defense was stout throughout the game, limiting Boston to just five shots in the third period and none in overtime. Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for the Oilers, while Evan Bouchard had two assists.The Bruins, who have now lost three of their last four games, were booed off the ice by their home crowd. They have a disappointing 19-7-6 record at home this season.The Oilers, on the other hand, continue to impress. They have won five straight games and are now 32-19-8 on the season. They will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.The Bruins will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday in a battle of two Original Six teams.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been struggling this season, but they have maintained their dominance over the Columbus Blue Jackets, defeating them for the 10th time in 11 meetings on Tuesday night.The Penguins took an early lead with goals from Jesse Puljujarvi and Evgeni Malkin in the first period. Columbus tied the game in the second period with goals from Johnny Gaudreau and Andrew Peeke, but Pittsburgh regained the lead with a fluky goal from Rickard Rakell on a power play.Columbus tied the game again in the third period with a short-handed goal from Jack Roslovic, but Jeff Carter and Reilly Smith scored just over a minute apart to give the Penguins some breathing room. Tristan Jarry made 33 saves for the Penguins, while Jet Greaves made 26 saves for the Blue Jackets.The Penguins' victory snapped a three-game losing streak, but they remain in danger of missing the playoffs for a second straight season. First-year general manager Kyle Dubas is likely to be a seller before Friday's trade deadline, and star forward Jake Guentzel could be gone by the weekend.Despite the uncertainty surrounding the team's future, the Penguins played with determination and resilience against the Blue Jackets. They converted turnovers into goals in the first period and responded quickly after Columbus tied the game in the third period."We were the better team for a lot of the night," said Smith, who had a goal and two assists. "We deservedly so."The Penguins will host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, while the Blue Jackets will host the Edmonton Oilers.

The Los Angeles Kings extended their winning streak to eight games under interim coach Jim Hiller with a dominant 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Phillip Danault led the charge with a hat trick, while Kevin Fiala contributed a goal and two assists.The Devils took an early lead just 15 seconds into the game when Timo Meier capitalized on a deflection off the stanchion. However, the Kings responded swiftly, with Danault tying the score on a breakaway set up by Fiala's stretch pass. Alex Laferriere, a New Jersey native, gave the Kings the lead with a goal late in the first period.The Kings continued to dominate in the second period, with Danault scoring into an open net and Fiala adding a power-play goal to chase Devils goalie Nico Daws from the game. Danault completed his hat trick with an empty-netter in the third period.Cam Talbot made 30 saves for the Kings, while Akira Schmid stopped eight shots in relief for the Devils. The Kings have now won eight of their last 12 games under Hiller, who replaced Todd McLellan on February 2.The Devils, on the other hand, have lost five of their last seven games. They will look to bounce back when they host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. The Kings will also be in action on Tuesday, hosting the Vancouver Canucks.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, the worst team in the Eastern Conference, stunned the Chicago Blackhawks, the worst team in the Western Conference, with a 5-2 victory on Saturday night. The win snapped the Blue Jackets' two-game losing streak and dropped Chicago to 0-4-2 in its last six games.Alexandre Texier opened the scoring for Columbus just 33 seconds into the game, taking advantage of a giveaway by Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones. Boone Jenner doubled the lead with a deflection of Zach Werenski's shot at 14:05 of the first period.The Blackhawks finally got on the board with 2:28 left in the first on Philipp Kurashev's goal, but the Blue Jackets responded with two more goals in the second period. Mathieu Olivier scored at 3:09, assisted by Werenski, and Cole Sillinger made it 4-1 midway through the period.Johnny Gaudreau added an empty-netter for Columbus in the final minute of the game. Elvis Merzlikins made 26 saves for the Blue Jackets, while Arvid Soderblom stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks."I don't think there's any pressure on us now," said Merzlikins. "The last few games we're playing against teams and not even looking at where they're at in the standings, top or in the bottom."The Blackhawks have now lost six straight games and are 1-6-3 in their last 10 home games. They will start a three-game road trip on Monday in Colorado."It was a really sloppy game right from the start," said Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson. "We played really slow. They kept coming at us. It's a bad combination. We went down the wrong path."The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, will host Vegas on Monday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning snapped their four-game home losing streak with a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The win propelled the Lightning into a tie with the Detroit Red Wings for the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot.Victor Hedman sealed the victory in the sixth round of the shootout, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves in regulation to tie Tiny Thompson for 49th place in NHL wins with 284.Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli scored second-period goals to tie the game at 2-2 after Montreal's Joel Armia and Jake Evans had given the Canadiens an early lead. Tyler Motte's short-handed goal with 9:42 remaining in regulation pulled Tampa Bay even again after Josh Anderson had put Montreal ahead 3-2.Nikita Kucherov, the NHL's leading scorer, picked up an assist to extend his point streak to 11 games. He now has 105 points on the season.The Canadiens, who are 2-7-2 over their last 11 games, were coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the NHL-leading Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Cayden Primeau stopped 30 shots during regulation for Montreal.In overtime, Montreal killed off Cole Caufield's hooking penalty, despite Tampa Bay getting four shots during the man advantage.The Lightning will host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, while the Canadiens will play at Nashville on Tuesday night.