Overview
- Nikita Kucherov scored twice in regulation to reach 49 points (17 goals, 32 assists) in 34 games, leading Russian players in points this season.
- Tampa Bay won the shootout with successful attempts from Gage Goncalves and Brayden Point, while Cole Caufield and Ivan Demidov were stopped for Montreal.
- Montreal’s comeback included two late goals by Juraj Slafkovsky along with markers from Ivan Demidov and Noah Dobson.
- Columbus defeated the Islanders 4-2 as Kirill Marchenko netted two goals, with defenseman Ivan Provorov also scoring.
- The NHL named Justin Brazeau first star of the day for a hat trick against Chicago, with Kucherov second and Marchenko third.