Overview
- Matt Boldy scored twice in a 5-2 win over the Oilers as Minnesota extended its winning streak to seven games.
- David Perron netted two early third-period goals to push Ottawa past Chicago 6-4, giving the Senators three straight wins and the Blackhawks five straight losses.
- Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist in Detroit’s 5-2 victory at Washington, keeping the Red Wings atop the Atlantic Division.
- The Kings sent Phillip Danault to the Canadiens for a 2026 second-round pick and the Kraken moved Mason Marchment to the Blue Jackets for a 2027 second-rounder and a 2026 fourth-rounder ahead of the roster freeze.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their sale to the Hoffman Family of Companies is complete, while Montreal managed goaltending with Sam Montembeault on a conditioning loan to Laval with a planned NHL return this weekend.