The New Jersey Devils battled back from a third-period St. Louis Blues rally to win in overtime Thursday. Jesper Bratt scored the winner as Anthony Mantha posted three points for New Jersey.
The New Jersey Devils stared down a three-goal St. Louis Blues surge in the third period, rallied to tie, and then sealed a 5-4 overtime victory that felt more like a statement than just another win. Jesper Bratt’s overtime winner capped a night where momentum swung wildly, highlighting the Devils’ resolve to snatch two points when they seemed destined for one at best.
St. Louis Blues 4, New Jersey Devils 5
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New Jersey Devils5New Jersey’s incredible rally saw them score three unanswered goals in the third period after St. Louis had taken a 4-3 lead, forcing overtime before Jesper Bratt clinched the 5-4 win 1:26 into the extra frame. Anthony Mantha was a force for the Devils, potting two goals and adding an assist for three points, while St. Louis saw three goals in under three minutes from Mason McTavish, Philip Broberg, and Dalibor Dvorsky to briefly take the lead.
Anaheim Ducks 5, Edmonton Oilers 4
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Edmonton Oilers4The Anaheim Ducks pulled off a stunning 5-4 upset against the Edmonton Oilers, spoiling a masterful four-point effort from Connor McDavid. Rookies Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke powered the Ducks, each recording two goals and an assist for three points, including Sennecke’s eventual game-winner early in the third period.
Nashville Predators 3, Colorado Avalanche 2
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Colorado Avalanche2The Nashville Predators earned a hard-fought 3-2 overtime upset victory over the Colorado Avalanche, secured by a power-play goal from veteran Steven Stamkos. Ryan O'Reilly led the Predators with two assists, including the primary helper on Stamkos's overtime winner, while Vitali Pinchuk and Ross Colton also found the net for Nashville.
Utah Mammoth 4, Montréal Canadiens 5
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Montréal Canadiens5The Montréal Canadiens overcame a late third-period deficit to claim a 5-4 overtime victory against the Utah Mammoth, with Cole Caufield netting the winner just 30 seconds into the extra session. Logan Cooley was a standout for Utah, exploding for three goals and one assist to record a four-point night, though it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Philadelphia Flyers 2, New York Rangers 3
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New York Rangers3The New York Rangers clinched a tight 3-2 regulation victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, thanks to two late third-period goals that swung the momentum their way. Pavel Dorofeyev’s power-play marker and Tye Kartye’s follow-up goal within 90 seconds propelled the Rangers to victory, with Adam Fox collecting two assists.
Vegas Golden Knights 2, Detroit Red Wings 1
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Detroit Red Wings1The Vegas Golden Knights secured a narrow 2-1 regulation win against the Detroit Red Wings, with Trevor Connelly scoring the decisive goal late in the third period. Braeden Bowman also tallied for Vegas, negating Anton Johansson's early third-period opener for Detroit.
Nichushkin Shoots Blue Jackets Past Stars in Tense Shootout Win
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Columbus Blue Jackets2The Columbus Blue Jackets edged out the Dallas Stars in a tight 2-1 shootout victory, with Valeri Nichushkin scoring the only goal in the tiebreaker. Zach Werenski tied the game for Columbus late in the third period, forcing extra time after Mikko Rantanen had put Dallas ahead.
Carolina Hurricanes 5, New York Islanders 3
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New York Islanders3The Carolina Hurricanes secured a solid 5-3 regulation win against the New York Islanders, relying on a balanced offensive attack. William Carrier and Jalen Chatfield scored in the third period to seal the victory for Carolina, with Andrei Svechnikov contributing a goal and an assist.
Boston Bruins 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 2
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Pittsburgh Penguins2The Boston Bruins dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a convincing 6-2 regulation win, showcasing a potent offensive display. Pavel Zacha led the charge for Boston with two goals, supported by Mark Kastelic and Elias Lindholm who also scored in the first period to build an early lead.
Vancouver Canucks 2, Winnipeg Jets 6
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Winnipeg Jets6The Winnipeg Jets delivered a decisive 6-2 regulation blowout victory over the Vancouver Canucks, starting strong with three goals in the first four minutes. Dawson Mercer recorded a goal and an assist, while Neal Pionk, Mark Scheifele, and Mario Ferraro each contributed goals for a high-flying Jets offense.
Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4
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Tampa Bay Lightning4The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a comfortable 4-1 regulation win against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Ilya Mikheyev finding the back of the net twice. Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh also scored for the Lightning, establishing a commanding lead before Roman Kantserov netted Chicago’s lone goal late in the third.
Momentum Watch
Tonight showcased several players whose pre-game momentum signals were on point. Anaheim’s Pavel Mintyukov exploded with a 107% above season average PPM, while teammate Beckett Sennecke also soared at 75% above his average, both critical in their upset win over Edmonton. On the other side of that game, Connor McDavid’s 4-point night registered at 20% *below* his season average PPM, a stark reminder that even elite production doesn't always translate to team success when the collective isn't firing. Logan Cooley for Utah, despite his team’s loss, was still a standout at 56% above his season average PPM, driving their offense for four points.
Looking Ahead
Teams will be looking to carry — or recover — momentum as the schedule rolls on. The New Jersey Devils’ resilience could ignite a crucial run, especially with Anthony Mantha’s elevated play. Keep an eye on the Anaheim Ducks to see if their young talent like Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke can maintain this breakout performance, setting up intriguing matchups this weekend.