Noah Cates scores on an OT deflection to lift the Flyers past the Ducks, 3-2
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night. Pacific Division-leading Anaheim forced overtime on Leo Carlsson's goal with 1:54 left in regulation. Dan Vladar made 34 saves to help Philadelphia rebound from a 2-1 shootout loss to Columbus at home Saturday night.
Read more: Noah Cates scores on an OT deflection to lift the Flyers past the Ducks, 3-2
No Quit in Calgary: Flames Beat Blues Despite Three Called-Back Goals
Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals
Cole Hutson brought the puck through the neutral zone on a 3-on-1 break with the opposing net empty, and Washington teammate Connor McMichael was pointing forward, practically ordering the rookie to shoot. “He's doing everything other than pulling flares out and saying, ‘Do not pass me the puck,’” coach Spencer Carbery said. Hutson eventually shot the puck in, scoring his first NHL goal with 25.7 seconds left in his debut Wednesday night.
Read more: Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals
Flyers pick up OT win over Ducks, match point total from last season
Devils Defeat Rangers, Bratt Hits 500 Point Milestone
Jesper Bratt reached 500 NHL points, and Connor Brown and Jack Hughes each had three points in the New Jersey Devils 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
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Ovechkin scores his 922nd goal and Hutson scores in his debut as the Caps beat the Senators 4-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his 922nd goal and Cole Hutson scored his first to lead the Washington Capitals past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night. Ovechkin is a goal shy of 1,000 — if his 77 postseason tallies are included. The Capitals are still six points out of a playoff spot with time running out, but this was an encouraging night for the franchise.
Read more: Ovechkin scores his 922nd goal and Hutson scores in his debut as the Caps beat the Senators 4-1
Walker's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 6-5 in matchup of Metropolitan Division's top teams
Jack Hughes and Connor Brown lead the Devils past the Rangers, 6-3
Jack Hughes and Connor Brown each had goal and two assists to help the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. The Devils are 10 points behind Boston and Detroit for the two Eastern Conference wild-card spots. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt each had a goal an assist for New Jersey, and Arseny Gritsyuk and Timo Meier also scored.
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